Haydock Races & Results 1 Saturday 27th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 27th May 2023

There were 57 Races on Saturday 27th May 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at York, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Ffos Las, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 27th May 2023

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

13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 +18%) In The Breeze	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(2) In The Breeze 4.5/1, Winner over this sort of trip for Roger Charlton earlier in his career and whilst winless for present stable, he did run creditably when third at Windsor (10f, soft) earlier this month, forced to check and keeping on. Now operating from career-low mark if ground doesn't prove too lively for him. Fair third at Windsor last time off reduced mark and could be thereabouts.
2	6 2nd (6) (50/1 -257%) Swift Tuttle	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Swift Tuttle 50/1, Fairly useful maiden in a light Flat campaign for Brian Meehan but only minor promise in trio of juvenile hurdle runs for present stable and no short-term promise back on Flat/following 4 months off at Chester (12.3f) 15 days ago. Dropping down weights but well beaten at Chester a fortnight ago & has something to prove.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +14%) C'mon Kenny	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) C'mon Kenny 3/1, Bumper winner who signed off 2021 Flat campaign by landing a Sandown handicap. However, seen only twice since, understandably shaping as if in need of run on back of 14 months off at Newbury (14f) 5 weeks ago. This ought to reveal more and booking of Buick an eye-catching one. Tailed off last month after absence but on soft ground; well treated on his best form.
4	1 4th (1) (2.25/1 -38%) Auld Toon Loon	2.25 2.25/1(-38%)	(1) Auld Toon Loon 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was strong in betting and duly improved plenty when collared late on handicap debut at Wetherby (10f) 11 days ago, impressing in how he went through the race. 3 lb higher now but he remains unexposed and big shout up in trip. Close second when upped to 1m2f on handicap debut and every chance he'll stay this far.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +29%) Peripeteia	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Peripeteia 10/1, Bagged 3 victories last year, the latest at Wolverhampton (14f) in November. Form tailed off thereafter but latest Catterick eighth was at least a step back in the right direction, fading late on. Now 2 lb below last winning mark. Best form is on AW but slow ground may not have suited on her last two runs; interesting.
6th	3 6th (3) (4/1 +27%) Tiger Beetle	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Tiger Beetle 4/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in December but he's 0-11 on turf and went backwards from his Doncaster third when well held at Newbury (10f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Return to quicker ground needs to have positive effect now. Well beaten last time but in good form previously and he's not ruled out.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -9%) Thunder Ahead	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Thunder Ahead 12/1, Flat/hurdles winner who ran well on back of wind op when runner-up at Wolverhampton (14f) in December. Posted some low-key efforts back over timber since the turn of the year but did at least run respectably when fourth in handicap at Chelmsford (14f) recently. On a competitive mark and could benefit from the drop back in trip; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up over 1m2f at Wetherby earlier this month, a drop in class could see Auld Toon Loon build on that effort, but he has to shoulder top-weight for this contest. Therefore, preference is for IN THE BREEZE, who arrives here following a creditable third, also over 1m2f, at Windsor on his most recent outing. He was left short of room on that occasion and is fancied to bounce back, while C'mon Kenny is another of interest when considering the booking of William Buick.

A number arrive with a little to prove but that can't be said for AULD TOON LOON who produced his best effort yet when runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby 11 days ago and, with the prospect of more to come now upped further in trip, he looks a solid proposition. C'mon Kenny clearly hasn't been easy to train but market support behind him would look significant with William Buick aboard. In The Breeze is also on a workable mark.

The unexposed AULD TOON LOON was a close second when upped to 1m2f at Wetherby on his handicap debut and can go one better.

13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +58%) Solent Gateway	5 5/1(+58%)	(2) Solent Gateway 5/1, Stepped up on recent run to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton in January. Has remained in form since, better placed than most when sixth of 16 at Newmarket (14f) on most recent outing. Solid sixth of 16 at Newmarket three weeks ago and he might not be far away.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 -23%) Law Of The Sea	2 2/1(-23%)	(4) Law Of The Sea 2/1, Useful at up to 1¾m for the Gosdens. Disappointing in 2 outings for Bhupat Seemar in Dubai at the start of 2023 but caught the eye upped markedly in trip on first start for his shrewd new stable when fourth in the Chester Cup (18.6f) 15 days ago, finishing with running left. Of major interest. Unlucky fourth in the Chester Cup on stable debut and could play a leading role.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -33%) Themaxwecan	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Themaxwecan 10/1, Useful sort who looked a bit rusty when only ninth of 14 at Musselburgh on return. Should come on for that, so he's not completely dismissed. Inconsistent but the return to better ground is a plus and he's capable of a bold show.
4	7 4th (7) (3/1 +65%) Mountain Road	3 3/1(+65%)	(7) Mountain Road 3/1, Ended last season on the up, winning a pair of Chelmsford handicaps at up to 2m. Resumes off a 4 lb higher mark in a stronger race but could still have more to offer. Progressive when upped in trip on AW and he's respected back on grass on reappearance.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -193%) Firstman	22 22/1(-193%)	(6) Firstman 22/1, In top form at Dundalk during the winter, suited by emphasis on speed when defying a career high mark there in January. Found his good run coming to an abrupt halt back on turf at Newmarket last time but wasn't persevered with once held. Needs to bounce back. In good form on Dundalk AW this winter and reportedly unsuited by soft ground last time.
6th	5 6th (5) (3.33/1 -48%) Carzola	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(5) Carzola 3.33/1, Is improving in leads and bounds, completing a hat-trick in facile fashion switched to turf in 4-runner event at Doncaster (16.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Hiked up 10 lb but appeals as the type to go on improving. Completed hat-trick at Doncaster; strong claims if today's faster ground isn't an issue.
7th	1 7th (1) (50/1 -25%) Reshoun	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Reshoun 50/1, Smart staying handicapper for Ian Williams but was well held on first outing for new yard after 8 months off at Chester 15 days ago. Looks best watched at present. Runs off last winning mark but big question mark regarding current form.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

It is hard to oppose the four-timer seeking CARZOLA, who has shown enough in recent contests to suggest she can add to her winning tally here. A further 10lb rise may not be enough to stop her. Law Of The Sea drops in trip following a promising fourth in the Chester Cup last time out and is feared, while Firstman seeks to bounce back from his latest outing at Newmarket.

LAW OF THE SEA caught the eye in no uncertain terms in the Chester Cup and is selected to confirm the promise of that run. Carzola is proving most progressive so warrants plenty of respect in his bid for the 4-timer despite having a 10 lb higher mark to contend with. Mountain Road ended last season on the up and merits consideration, also.

Having run a cracker in the Chester Cup on stable debut, when fourth having been unlucky in running, LAW OF THE SEA (nap) is the pick.

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1.5/1 +40%) Covey	1.5 1.5/1(+40%)	(5) Covey 1.5/1, Promising type who arrives on the back of Newmarket maiden and Newcastle novice wins (both 7f) this spring. Should stay 1m. Exciting prospect who is likely to have a big say on handicap debut. Has won in fine style the last twice and could prove to be better than his opening mark.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/1 -27%) Royal Cape	7 7/1(-27%)	(8) Royal Cape 7/1, Gleneagles colt who is going the right way, winning easily at Windsor (1m, heavy) 26 days ago. Interesting recruit to handicaps with William Buick taking the ride. Bolted up in soft-ground Windsor novice on third start and respected on handicap debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (22/1 -22%) Metal Merchant	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Metal Merchant 22/1, Novice/nursery winner at 2. Best effort yet when third of 7 in 1m Newmarket handicap 3 weeks ago but even more will be required to come out on top here. Solid third of seven at Newmarket last time but needs something extra in this warm race.
4	11 4th (11) (5.5/1 +39%) Just Bring It	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(11) Just Bring It 5.5/1, Opened his account on 1m Kempton reappearance in March. Got stuck in the mud at Nottingham next time and back on the up when second of 11 at Newmarket (1m, good) last weekend. That looks solid form and he merits plenty of respect for a stable with a good recent record in this. Second at Newmarket last Saturday, despite hanging right; could still be capable of better.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 -33%) Bodorgan	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Bodorgan 16/1, All 3 outings at over 7f, winning a novice at Newmarket on final one in November. Pitched into a hot race on handicap debut/reappearance but his yard's good form provides hope for better again this year. Comfortably won Newmarket novice when last seen and brings potential to handicap debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +8%) James Mchenry	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) James Mchenry 6/1, Drew a blank in 4 starts at 2 but has very much hit the ground running on return, winning handicaps at Ripon and over C&D. Useful performance when coming from further back than ideal to lead late on here latterly. Even a further 7 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 this year; climbing the weights but clearly progressive and could go well once more.
7th	9 7th (9) (16/1 -129%) Defence Of Fort	16 16/1(-129%)	(9) Defence Of Fort 16/1, Looked useful prospect when winning novice at Ascot (7f, firm) on debut last summer. Wasn't able to build on that at Group 3 level in 2 subsequent starts, although heavy ground a possible excuse at Newbury latterly. Retains potential now handicapping on return. Has been gelded. Came up short in Group 3 races but prior to those he impressed on his debut last July.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -50%) Gincident	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Gincident 12/1, Improver on AW this winter and has continued to progress back on turf, scoring in good style at Musselburgh (1m, soft) 4 weeks ago. Raised 7 lb but still respected. Four wins from last six starts; tougher task today but he has a progressive profile.
9th	1 9th (1) (14/1 +30%) Killybegs Warrior	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Killybegs Warrior 14/1, Dual winner over 7f on the July Course at Newmarket last summer. Even better form in defeat at listed/Group 2 level this year but will require a really smart effort to defy top weight here. Prominent for long way in the Dante; could on a good mark now back down in trip in a h'cap.
10th	2 10th (2) (40/1 -21%) Stormbuster	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Stormbuster 40/1, Won a novice over this trip last autumn. Not up to a couple of Derby trials over 1¼m this spring and now drops back in trip. Opening handicap mark not obviously generous. Considerable promise in 2yo campaign but something to prove after his two runs this term.
11th	3 11th (3) (33/1 -32%) Scholarship	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Scholarship 33/1, 6f course debut winner last May. Back on the up with 7f Newbury handicap win on heavy-ground reappearance but failed to back it up when a well-held third of 4 at Ascot since. Has cheekpieces added now moving up to 1m. Won on reappearance at Newbury but disappointing at Ascot since; cheekpieces go on.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Any strength in the market would have to be noted for COVEY, who makes his return to turf following an emphatic success at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. A facile winner at Newmarket on his penultimate run, the unexposed son of Frankel could have more to offer and is the one to beat. Others of interest include Gincident, who steps up in class following a comfortable victory at Musselburgh last month, along with the recent C&D winner James Mchenry.

An opening mark of 90 could easily underestimate the very promising COVEY who can add to his 2 easy wins in maiden/novice company this spring. Clive Cox has won this race twice since 2018 and Just Bring It may provide the chief threat on the back of his fine second at Newmarket last weekend. James McHenry, a good winner over C&D a fortnight ago, and the unexposed Royal Cape complete the shortlist.

Preference is for DEFENCE OF FORT, who impressed on his debut at Ascot last July and has been gelded since last seen.

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1/1 +33%) Little Big Bear	1 1/1(+33%)	(4) Little Big Bear 1/1, Produced an outstanding juvenile performance when a devastating 7-length winner of Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh (6f, good). Missed the rest of the season due to a foot injury and reported to have returned lame when last of 14 in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance. Clear pick on form. The one to beat on his Group 1 form from last year but finished last in Guineas on return.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 +45%) Shouldvebeenaring	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Shouldvebeenaring 11/1, Won 3 times last year and has added 2 more wins this season, including 7f listed race at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Vulnerable to speedier sorts back down in trip at this level, however. Tough colt who notched fifth win in Newmarket Listed race last time; this is tougher.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 -50%) Bradsell	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) Bradsell 5/1, Won by a wide margin on York debut before following up in Coventry at Royal Ascot. Suffered an injury which ended his season when fourth behind Little Big Bear in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh but shaped as if retaining ability when 1½ lengths third to Cold Case in Ascot Group 3 on return. Player. Coventry winner; returned from injury with promising third at Ascot; strong contender.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +9%) Matilda Picotte	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Matilda Picotte 10/1, Useful filly who was placed in the Lowther at York before winning a 6f Newmarket listed race. Showed she's trained on well when second in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown before good third in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Not to be underestimated. Consistent front-runner, third in 1,000 Guineas; should take drop back to 6f in her stride.
5th	3 5th (3) (3.5/1 +30%) Cold Case	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(3) Cold Case 3.5/1, Improving colt who was third in the Gimcrack before landing valuable sales races at Doncaster and Redcar in the autumn. Produced a smart performance when completing hat-trick in Group 3 at Ascot on return so warrants plenty of respect. Reliable and progressive; dogged all-the-way winner of Ascot Group 3; solid credentials.
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 -13%) Mill Stream	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Mill Stream 18/1, Justified market confidence when making a winning start to his career in a 15-runner maiden at Doncaster and useful form when runner-up under a penalty at Newmarket. Decent fourth in what was a strong renewal of the Acomb at York final start and remains with potential. Fourth to Chaldean in last year's Acomb; bit to find but unexposed and may bridge the gap.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 +0%) The Ridler	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) The Ridler 66/1, Useful colt who caused a surprise when winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer. That form hasn't worked out, however, and struggled in Prix Morny at Deauville and in the Greenham at Newbury on return. 50-1 winner of Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last June but disappointing twice since.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Little Big Bear is clear of these rivals on ratings but has questions to answer after being found lame when last in the 2000 Guineas, so preference is for COLD CASE. Karl Burke's colt won the Commonwealth Cup Trial on his reappearance, showing a likeable attitude to come back after being headed. He won cosily enough in the end by a length and a half and appears likely to make another bold bid. Bradsell, third when favourite behind the selection at Ascot, heads the remainder.

LITTLE BIG BEAR had legitimate excuses when trailing home last in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket 3 weeks ago so is well worth another chance to confirm the form of his devastating win in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last summer. Bradsell was 1½ lengths behind Cold Case in the Pavilion Stakes at Ascot but that was his first run since suffering a season-ending injury in the Phoenix Stakes, so last year's Coventry winner may emerge as the biggest threat.

An on-song Little Big Bear would be hard to beat but he's overlooked in favour of BRADSELL and Cold Case.

15:00 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (4/1 +33%) Dramatised	4 4/1(+33%)	(14) Dramatised 4/1, Useful 2-y-o, running out a decisive winner of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Ran a cracker in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint final start and gets weight all round on her return. One to consider. Impressive 2yo win at Royal Ascot last June; could have more to offer now back at bare 5f.
2	4 2nd (4) (20/1 +20%) Equilateral	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Equilateral 20/1, Has done his winning in Meydan in recent years and ran well on a rare start over 6f there when last seen. Dettori up (has won under him in the past) and capable of a bold showing under favourable conditions. Some solid runs in defeat over last 12 months but likely he'll again find a few too good.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 -8%) Live In The Dream	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) Live In The Dream 7/1, Big improver this year, landing back-to-back 5f handicaps before running a screamer in the Palace House 3 weeks ago, headed only late on and faring much the best of these. Quicker ground upped further in class here but good chance on form with a repeat. Front-runner; close second in Group 3 Palace House last time and could be bang there.
4	5 4th (5) (50/1 +24%) Existent	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Existent 50/1, Improved for the return to sprinting for this yard last year, landing back-to-back AW handicaps early doors and a close second in the Palace House. Should have come on for his return in that race after 8 months off and can be closer to form here. Went close in Group 3 Palace House last April but unable to reproduce that form since.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -17%) Mitbaahy	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Mitbaahy 14/1, Big improver last season, his third win coming in Newbury Group 3 in September. No show in the Abbaye final start but no surprise to see him take another step up this term. Leading claims. Won Group 3 at Newbury in progressive 2022 and firmly in calculations on return.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/1 +25%) Happy Romance	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Happy Romance 9/1, Plenty of good runs in big sprints (second in Meydan Group 1 in 2022) and didn't need to be at her best to resume winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest 5 weeks ago. This is tougher. Competitive in Group 1s in past; below that form lately but not ruled out after Listed win.
7th	11 7th (11) (5/1 +9%) Royal Aclaim	5 5/1(+9%)	(11) Royal Aclaim 5/1, Won her first 3 starts from May 2021 (impressive in York listed race last July) and ran well from unfavourable draw in Longchamp Group 3 when last seen in September. Could do better again this year with just 5 runs under her belt. Strong contender. Beaten favourite on final two runs last year but extremely impressive previously.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +27%) Annaf	16 16/1(+27%)	(2) Annaf 16/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February, and ran his best race yet on turf in the Duke of York 10 days ago. Has a race like this in him. Fourth in the Duke Of York when denied a clear run and he holds each-way claims.
9th	9 9th (9) (5.5/1 -10%) Twilight Calls	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(9) Twilight Calls 5.5/1, Improved again last term, finishing runner-up in this (unlucky) and the King's Stand. Possibly unsuited by the soft ground on his first run for 11 months in the Palace House 3 weeks ago and probably worth another chance under a new rider. Below best on reappearance but on soft; leading claims on last year's peak efforts.
10th	8 10th (8) (16/1 +0%) Raasel	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Raasel 16/1, Continued his remarkable rise up the sprinting ranks last year with victory in C&D listed contest, Sandown Group 3 and a close second in the King George. Fair return back on these shores in the Palace House and can win another race or 2 this summer. C&D Listed and Sandown Group 3 wins last season; not ruled out now back on better ground.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -43%) Equality	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Equality 40/1, Won handicaps at Windsor and over C&D last season. Floundered on the soft ground in the Palace House on return and could show more here although he has a bit to find with the principals. Hood tried. Career-best handicap form last autumn but further improvement needed in this field.
12th	1 12th (1) (50/1 -25%) Acklam Express	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Acklam Express 50/1, Not won since his 2-y-o days but capable of a big show in a top sprint like this when it all clicks (third in last year's King's Stand). Has needed his first run back after racing in Dubai, however. Has popped up with odd big run in Group 1s but he's on an 18-race losing sequence.
13th	13 13th (13) (5.5/1 -38%) The Platinum Queen	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(13) The Platinum Queen 5.5/1, Smart 2-y-o for Richard Fahey, winning 4 times, including the Prix de L'Abbaye. 1.2 million guineas purchase for new connections and this could be a good starting point if she's trained on. Fine 2yo campaign including in all-age Group 1s; has to be respected on reappearance.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A fascinating renewal featuring the reappearance of two of last season's leading sprint juveniles, The Platinum Queen - the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye winner - and Dramatised, who fared much the better of the pair at the Breeders' Cup in the autumn. Both warrant a place on the shortlist along with another filly in Royal Aclaim but the one to beat may be last year's runner-up TWILIGHT CALLS, who will have derived plenty of benefit from a recent prep run on unsuitably soft ground.

A cracking-looking renewal of the Temple Stakes, with ROYAL ACLAIM getting the vote. She quickly made up into a smart sprinter last term and looked to be still on the up when last seen at Longchamp. With just 5 runs under her belt she could make the breakthrough at the top level this year. Strong cases can be made for plenty of others, particularly Live In The Dream, Mitbaahy, Twilight Calls and the 3-y-o fillies The Platinum Queen and Dramatised.

This could go to ANNAF, who was denied a clear run when a fine fourth in last week's Duke Of York. Mitbaahy is feared most.

15:30 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4.5/1 +68%) Spirit Of Applause	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(5) Spirit Of Applause 4.5/1, Fair 6f juvenile winner. Off 6 months before only eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) 28 days ago. No surprise if he bounced back with that run under his belt. Decent 2yo but needed to show more on comeback to be strongly fancied for this..
2	11 2nd (11) (3.33/1 +5%) Big R	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(11) Big R 3.33/1, Fair maiden. Gelded/off 8 months before good fourth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Enters calculations eased 1 lb. Has improved in each of his runs and he kept on nicely from off the pace at Salisbury..
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +13%) Premiere Beauty	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Premiere Beauty 14/1, 6f Yarmouth novice winner but stiff task when ninth of 10 in listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) later in the autumn. Remains with potential now going handicapping on her return. Novice winner last season and then highly tried; bred to do better again at three..
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 -82%) Indian Falcon	10 10/1(-82%)	(1) Indian Falcon 10/1, Gelded/off 8 months before landing 6f minor event at Pontefract on his return by nose from William Dewhirst, getting up late. That form has been franked so he's a player on his handicap debut with more progress very much on the cards. Pontefract winner on return and the two placed horses have won since; h'cap debut..
5th	12 5th (12) (66/1 +0%) Dunnington Lad	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Dunnington Lad 66/1, A three-time 5f winner in 2022 but he came in only twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) on his return in April. Needs to get back on track. Three-time 5f winner for David Evans but comfortably beaten in three runs for this yard..
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 -13%) William Dewhirst	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(3) William Dewhirst 4.5/1, Progressive son of Sioux Nation who bagged 9-runner maiden at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 16 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's highly respected on his handicap debut. Eyecatching at Pontefract and then made no mistake at Thirsk; appealingly handicapped..
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 -8%) De Bruyne	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) De Bruyne 7/1, Ended 2022 with victory in 6f Newcastle novice in December and not discredited after 5 months off when fading sixth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Can take a step forward now. Novice winner; claims not obvious on his comeback run but entitled to improve..
8th	9 8th (9) (5.5/1 +21%) Due Date	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(9) Due Date 5.5/1, Gelded before posting a very good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Can make his presence felt on turf debut. Could have won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton had he been a tad more focused..
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 +9%) Secret Mistral	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Secret Mistral 20/1, C&D winner who ended 2022 with a solid fourth of 6 in minor event at Chester (6.1f) having gone off too hard. Off 10 months but she's still not dismissed on her handicap debut. C&D winner who has only had four runs and remains a sprinter of interest..
10th	6 10th (6) (16/1 -88%) Herakles	16 16/1(-88%)	(6) Herakles 16/1, 5f Newcastle novice scorer in December who returned with an encouraging third of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 26 days ago. Firmly in the picture stepping up to 6f for the first time. Novice winner and 3rd on h'cap debut; bred to appreciate this faster ground..
11th	10 11th (10) (33/1 +18%) Macho Mania	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Macho Mania 33/1, Fair 6f juvenile maiden. 50/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. Tailed off from a bad draw when visored at Chester; 2yo form was okay and now blinkered..

LTO Selection:

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Indian Falcon saw his recent Pontefract success franked when the reopposing William Dewhirst (second) won at Thirsk 16 days ago. There shouldn't be much to separate the pair once more and both merit consideration, but a chance is taken on BIG R. The son of Cotai Glory made a pleasing handicap debut at Salisbury earlier this month. The booking of champion jockey William Buick would appear to signal a statement of intent.

Plenty are in with a shout. INDIAN FALCON still looked a work in progress when scoring on his return at Pontefract (form been franked) and can take another sizeable step forward to follow up on his first go in handicaps. Thirsk scorer William Dewhirst also has better days ahead of him and is next on the list with the handily-weighted Herakles and turf debutant Due Date completing the shortlist.

A good-looking Class 5. BIG R was quite eyecatching in how he made late gains at Salisbury and he could be the answer.

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4.5/1 -29%) Gorak	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(6) Gorak 4.5/1, Hit the crossbar twice on the AW earlier this year prior to resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, heavy) last month. Excuses next time but firmly back on track when runner-up at Chester (7f, heavy) earlier this month and he could well have a say in proceedings. Some good runs on soft going this spring and has won on good to firm ground in the past.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +33%) Ffion	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Ffion 6/1, Successful over 7f at Chester 12 months ago and better than ever when landing 12-runner contest back there in September. No impact in listed level the following month though, and she ran poorly after 7 months off just over a fortnight ago. Should strip fitter here. Perhaps she needed the run at Chester and she has a solid record at Haydock.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.5/1 +17%) Persuasion	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(5) Persuasion 2.5/1, No win since scoring over C&D in 2021 but arrives in good heart, finishing a close third at Newmarket (7f, good) on both starts this month. The booking of Buick catches the eye and he's one to consider. Solid thirds the last twice and won over C&D in 2021 on sole visit here; respected.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 +25%) Equiano Springs	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Equiano Springs 12/1, Won twice last year but little encouragement to glean from both starts this term, admittedly out of his depth at Newmarket (6f, soft) 3 weeks ago. This a more realistic assignment. The return to better ground is a plus but confidence would be higher over 6f.
5th	9 5th (9) (4/1 +38%) Roman Dragon	4 4/1(+38%)	(9) Roman Dragon 4/1, All 3 career wins have been registered over 6f at Chester, the latest off 2 lb higher last July. Entitled to strip fitter from his recent return at that venue, so he makes plenty of appeal with Dettori on board for the first time. Return to form needed but is below last winning mark and Frankie Dettori is booked.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 -75%) Royal Pleasure	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Royal Pleasure 28/1, Largely consistent last winter and produced a career best when scoring at Chelmsford in February 2022. Didn't kick on as may have been expected last year and since left Sir Mark Prescott but record fresh is excellent. Had a breathing operation and a tongue tie goes on. Makes stable debut off competitive mark having had wind surgery; check the betting.
7th	7 7th (7) (20/1 -67%) Alexander James	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Alexander James 20/1, Good second at Southwell (1m) in February but below par on both subsequent starts, tailed-off back on turf at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Tongue tie reapplied but others more persuasive. Two seconds on AW in the winner but below par the last twice; tongue-tie goes on.
8th	1 8th (1) (22/1 -38%) Tuscan	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Tuscan 22/1, Finished down the field on first outing since leaving Charles Hills here (7f, good to firm) last month and was well held on testing ground at Thirsk just 7 days later. Eased 3 lb and should come good for his new yard at some stage (cheekpieces applied here). Has struggled for this yard but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will trigger a revival.
9th	4 9th (4) (6.5/1 -44%) Zainalarab	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(4) Zainalarab 6.5/1, Wootton Bassett colt who completed a hat-trick on handicap debut at Sandown (7f) back in August. Failed to meet expectations at Doncaster next time and ran even worse when trailing in last at Newmarket 8 months ago. Gelded since and may well bounce back on return. Lightly raced 4yo who returns having been gelded and could have more to offer.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ZAINALARAB was too keen for his own good when finishing last of eight at Newmarket in September. However, the son of Wootton Bassett had been progressive prior to that effort and after being gelded, he may resume his improvement. This would appear to be wide open though, so he can only receive a tentative vote, with Persuasion appealing as a likely challenger down in class. Others to note include Gorak and Ffion.

ZAINALARAB ended his 3-y-o campaign in a bit of a lull, but its significant connections have kept the faith with him (gelded in the interim), so's put forward as a tentative selection returning from 8 months off. Frankie Dettori gets on board Roman Dragon for the first time, and he could give the selection most to think about with a recent run under his belt, ahead of Persuasion and Royal Pleasure, in what looks a wide-open finale.

The lightly raced 4yo ZAINALARAB has been gelded since last season and could be set for a productive campaign. Gorak is a danger.

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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