15:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/2 +10%) Relentless Voyager		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(2) Relentless Voyager 9/2, Smart performer who confirmed the promise of his reappearance when ready winner of 14-runner handicap at Epsom (1½m, good to soft) last month. Good third in a York listed race since. Low-mileage sort who could still have a bigger performance in him. High on the shortlist. Commanding winner of Epsom handicap and the race wasn't run to suit at York last time.
4	4 (4) (11/2 +45%) Epic Poet		5.5 11/2(+45%)																															(4) Epic Poet 11/2, Smart in France. Disappointed in 3 outings for the Meade stable last year but quickly back on track for David O'Meara, finishing an excellent second of 19 in Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot a fortnight ago. Big player. Runner-up at Royal Ascot on second stable start; remains well treated on 2022 French form.
6	6 (6) (13/2 -8%) La Yakel		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(6) La Yakel 13/2, Low-mileage sort who continued theme of steady progress last year, winning 5-runner Doncaster handicap (1¼m) prior to a good second at York (1¼m, soft) on final start in October. Could have more to offer as a 5-y-o but reappears in a very warm race and the draw could have been kinder. Lightly raced 5yo who is open to further improvement for top yard; best form on slow going.
8	8 (8) (9/1 -20%) Chillingham		9 9/1(-20%)																															(8) Chillingham 9/1, Useful handicapper who has finished a creditable third over this trip at Ripon and York on his last 2 starts, latterly in this hood and cheekpieces combination. Ought to be competitive. Has run well in third the last twice and holds each-way claims once more.
1	1 (1) (11/1 +56%) Astro King		11 11/1(+56%)																															(1) Astro King 11/1, Inspired buy by connections, winning a nice prize at York Ebor meeting before following up in Cambridgeshire in September. Reached the frame twice at Group level at Newmarket this spring and probably worth forgiving a lesser run in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot. Below par at Royal Ascot but he's just 2lb higher than when winning the Cambridgeshire.
16	16 (16) (12/1 +0%) Maghlaak		12 12/1(+0%)																															(16) Maghlaak 12/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who overcame an 11-month absence to land 8-runner Goodwood handicap (1¼m, soft) in May. Not so well served by hold up tactics when seventh in Zetland Gold Cup (1¼m) 12 days ago and he's unexposed at this sort of trip. Blinkers on first time. Disappointing latest but perhaps blinkers will help this well-bred and lightly raced 5yo.
12	12 (12) (12/1 +14%) Sheer Rocks		12 12/1(+14%)																															(12) Sheer Rocks 12/1, Won twice at the start of last summer before finishing a creditable fifth in this race. Made a respectable return from a year off when mid-division in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot 15 days ago and should be sharper now. Respected from a handy draw. Close fifth in this last year; didn't run badly on Royal Ascot comeback; each-way possible.
10	10 (10) (16/1 -45%) Iron Lion		16 16/1(-45%)																															(10) Iron Lion 16/1, Useful effort to take a C&D handicap last month but a 5 lb rise seemed to find him out when 4¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Euchen Glen at Ayr (13f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Tudhope prefers Epic Poet. Only fifth at Ayr a fortnight ago but has won twice this season and is not ruled out.
7	7 (7) (16/1 +20%) If Not Now		16 16/1(+20%)																															(7) If Not Now 16/1, Pretty smart handicap performance when third on Lingfield reappearance in May. Seemed unsuited by the track when well held at Epsom since. Being eased another 2 lb can only help and his yard is in good form. Considered. Appeared unsuited by the track at Epsom and this lightly raced 4yo retains potential.
15	15 (15) (20/1 +50%) Flash Bardot		20 20/1(+50%)																															(15) Flash Bardot 20/1, Five wins from 18 starts, including on soft-ground reappearance at Doncaster in April. Below par behind a few of these on sounder surfaces at York and Epsom since. Best to look elsewhere unless conditions turn testing. A downpour would boost her claims but she's been beaten a long way the last twice.
11	11 (11) (22/1 -10%) Euchen Glen		22 22/1(-10%)																															(11) Euchen Glen 22/1, Veteran course winner who showed he's still capable of useful form when snapping a losing run at Ayr (13f) 14 days ago. Suspicion a 4 lb rise will leave him vulnerable in a race as competitive as this, though. 11yo who ended long losing run at Ayr recently; not ruled out for yard in flying form.
14	14 (14) (22/1 +0%) Loyal Touch		22 22/1(+0%)																															(14) Loyal Touch 22/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chester (1¼m, soft) last month but a 3 lb rise found him out at Newcastle last weekend. Steps up to 1½m for the first time in his career. Untested at the trip but has hinted a few times that it may suit; has won twice this year.
13	13 (13) (22/1 +45%) King's Code		22 22/1(+45%)																															(13) King's Code 22/1, Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton (both 1m) at the start of the year. Proved he's as good on turf as AW when second at York (1¼m) in May. Respectable eighth of 29 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, firm) 17 days ago. Stamina the unknown on first attempt at 1½m. Unraced over 1m4f but there's stamina in his pedigree & he's run some good races this year.
3	3 (3) (33/1 -83%) Teumessias Fox		33 33/1(-83%)																															(3) Teumessias Fox 33/1, Found a little more progress when successful at Kempton (1½m) in January but last of 14 in Easter Classic at Newcastle on Good Friday and not seen since. Others are more persuasive. Fine win at Kempton in January but well beaten at Newcastle in March and off since.
9	9 (9) (33/1 -32%) Sheradann		33 33/1(-32%)																															(9) Sheradann 33/1, Quickly reached a useful level in France last year, winning 3 times at up to 15f in the autumn. Interesting recruit for his shrewd new yard. Betting informative. Sold for 250,000euros after winning final three starts in France; interesting contender.
17	17 (17) (33/1 +0%) Mysterious Love		33 33/1(+0%)																															(17) Mysterious Love 33/1, Useful but just a maiden win to his name and she failed to make a significant impact in 2 handicaps in May. Being dropped 3 lb can only help but it's not enough to tempt. Tackles 1½m for the first time. Hasn't run badly over 1m2f the last twice, but she needs something extra now up in trip.
5	5 (5) (40/1 +20%) L'astronome		40 40/1(+20%)																															(5) L'astronome 40/1, Smart performer in France. Made an encouraging stable debut when third in Chester listed race last September but has gone backwards since. Can only be watched. Listed third on stable debut last September but three lesser performances have followed.

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15:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

David O'Meara landed this contest two years ago with Get Shirty and the trainer can do so once more with EPIC POET, who runs in the same colours. The son of Lope De Vega showed marked improvement from first to second start for his new connections when runner-up in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to return to winning ways. A comfortable scorer over this distance at Epsom on his penultimate outing, Relentless Voyager should be thereabouts, along with the returning La Yakel for the in-form William Haggas yard. Chillingham has threatened to win a handicap of this nature for some time and is another to consider, as well as the veteran Euchen Glen and Iron Lion.

EPIC POET represents the same connections as 2022 winner Get Shirty and is taken to build on his good second in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot. Relentless Voyager, a fine third at listed level last time, If Not Now and Sheer Rocks head the many dangers in a typically competitive renewal.

David O'Meara has won two of the last eight runnings and has another likely type in Royal Ascot runner-up EPIC POET (nap).

15:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (3/1 +50%) Regal Gem		3 3/1(+50%)																															(4) Regal Gem 3/1, Strong in the betting and justified that support on debut at Pontefract in May. Merely matched that form when of 5 under a penalty at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for more. Won on debut & respectable effort since behind Royal Ascot winner; could have part to play.
5	5 (5) (4/1 +43%) Arabian Cobra		4 4/1(+43%)																															(5) Arabian Cobra 4/1, Yet to win a race so no surprise he could manage only12½ lengths twenty fifth of 27 to Ain't Nobody in listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark is a fair one on his Windsor run. Went close at Windsor on second start but two lesser runs have followed.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +25%) Rare Change		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(8) Rare Change 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Goodwood (5f, good) 15 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Makes handicap debut and return to 6f very much in his favour. Caught the eye when 4l fourth at Goodwood; the step back up to 6f looks the right move.
3	3 (3) (15/2 -7%) Seraphim Angel		7.5 15/2(-7%)																															(3) Seraphim Angel 15/2, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Chester in May. Cheekpieces on for first time, 7½ lengths sixteenth of 24 to Leovanni in Queen Mary Stakes (80/1) at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. This more realistic up in trip. Lily Agnes winner who begins handicap life on a realistic mark and 6f could suit.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -42%) Sex On Fire		8.5 17/2(-42%)																															(1) Sex On Fire 17/2, Southwell winner on debut in March. Fared about as well as could be expected when 8 lengths fifteenth of 27 to Ain't Nobody in listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut and he's ready for 6f. Has shown strong form over 5f and shaped as though he could improve for 6f.
6	6 (6) (10/1 -82%) Hofburg		10 10/1(-82%)																															(6) Hofburg 10/1, Fourth on debut and improved his position by 1 each start, second of 5 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good, 10/3) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Merits consideration. Well close at Chepstow latest; doesn't seem straightforward but could still be involved.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -100%) Gold Medallist		12 12/1(-100%)																															(7) Gold Medallist 12/1, Gelded after second start and back on track when third of 7 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark looks a fair one. Has gone close on two of his three starts and could be in the mix.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -243%) Shazani		12 12/1(-243%)																															(2) Shazani 12/1, Took another jump forward when landing 8-runner maiden (17/2) at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, keeping on well. Makes nursery debut from a fair-enough mark. Has a progressive profile and made all in Hamilton maiden on third and latest start.

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15:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

HOFBURG has improved with each start in his career thus far and he has every chance on the back of a narrow reversal at Chepstow last month. A mark of 75 on his nursery handicap debut could prove lenient, and the son of Mehmas is preferred to Shazani, who has been handed an opening mark of 84 after scoring comfortably at Hamilton. Not beaten far at Brighton last time out, Gold Medallist looks well capable of breaking the maiden at this level.

SHAZANI relished 6f when making third start a winning one at Hamilton 3 weeks ago, and with the prospect of more to come, he's taken to continue the good work. Hofburg is going the right way so he's feared, with Arabian Cobra well weighted on the pick of his form.

Having kept on for an eyecatching fourth over 5f at Goodwood a fortnight ago, RARE CHANGE earns the vote now back up to 6f.

15:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
11	11 (11) (7/2 -17%) Telemark		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(11) Telemark 7/2, Useful winning juvenile and, with tongue strap applied, left behind his handicap/seasonal debut when doubling his tally at Thirsk (7f, good) 20 days ago, well on top at the finish. Major player as he takes on his elders for the first time. Back on the up with 7f Thirsk win 20 days ago; 3yos do well in this race; gets the vote.
4	4 (4) (7/2 +30%) Billyjoh		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(4) Billyjoh 7/2, Back-to-back winner on the all-weather in February and has remained in good heart since, again making the frame when finding only a most-progressive type too strong in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot 16 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Rattled home for second in Royal Ascot handicap on first attempt at 7f; player.
2	2 (2) (7/1 +36%) Talis Evolvere		7 7/1(+36%)																															(2) Talis Evolvere 7/1, Successful twice on all-weather during the winter and went on to land a valuable Newcastle handicap (8f) in March. Continued the good work back on turf when third in competitive events at Newbury, so he's worth another chance after a below-par effort at Royal Ascot. Placed in good Newbury handicaps this spring; ground possibly quicker than ideal latest.
12	12 (12) (10/1 -54%) Boardman		10 10/1(-54%)																															(12) Boardman 10/1, C&D winner who turned in his best effort of the season when sixth of 17 at York (7f, soft) 3 weeks ago, despite having been forced to switch over 1f out. Has edged further back down in the weights, so he enters calculations. On a good mark and better signs at York latest; C&D winner; not discounted.
6	6 (6) (11/1 -10%) Mirsky		11 11/1(-10%)																															(6) Mirsky 11/1, Useful ex-French performer who ran creditably on return from 6 months off when keeping-on fifth in Thirsk Hunt Cup in May. Left poorly placed racing far side in Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) last time, so he's not one to write off. Promising fifth in Thirsk Hunt Cup on yard debut but below par twice since.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Mister Sketch		12 12/1(+0%)																															(7) Mister Sketch 12/1, Looked smart prospect when winning minor event at Salisbury (6f) last summer. Has run creditably on 2 of his 3 starts this year, in first-time cheekpieces when third of 6 in listed race at the same C&D in May. Needs to find more as he goes handicapping. Useful colt who takes a drop in class here; 3yos have a good recent record in this.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -50%) Oliver Show		12 12/1(-50%)																															(9) Oliver Show 12/1, Took a step forward when winning at Newcastle in February and left behind a lesser effort when recording a decisive success at Kempton (7f) in April. Task is now to transfer that form back onto turf. Two AW wins since joining George Boughey; could continue the good work back on turf.
1	1 (1) (14/1 -17%) Rhoscolyn		14 14/1(-17%)																															(1) Rhoscolyn 14/1, Likeable type who looked at least as good as ever when landing 7f Epsom handicap (for the second time) in May. Not in the same form on firm ground in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, but no surprise to see him bounce back. Won at Epsom (good to soft) in May; ground quicker than ideal at Ascot since.
10	10 (10) (14/1 -87%) Spirit Genie		14 14/1(-87%)																															(10) Spirit Genie 14/1, Has shown improved form this year, making it back-to-back wins when getting up late to score at Chester (7f, soft) in May. Was suited by the way the race developed last time, but he can give another good account in his current mood. On a hat-trick after wins at Nottingham (1m) and Chester (7f) in May; can't discount.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -14%) Empirestateofmind		16 16/1(-14%)																															(5) Empirestateofmind 16/1, Without a win last season but proved consistent in the main, wasting no time getting back to form (in first-time visor) when third at this course (8f, heavy) in September. Usual blinkers reapplied after 9 months off (has had a wind op). Reliable in defeat last year but hasn't been seen for nine months; has had wind surgery.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +43%) Liamarty Dreams		16 16/1(+43%)																															(8) Liamarty Dreams 16/1, C&D winner who made a bright start to the season, successful over 7f at Doncaster and Musselburgh on his first 2 starts of the campaign. However, below form the last twice, including at Newcastle only a week ago. Others preferred. Two 7f wins this spring; not at best last twice last twice but has a solid C&D record.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -14%) Finn's Charm		25 25/1(-14%)																															(3) Finn's Charm 25/1, Has a rather hit-and-miss profile, running up to his best when making all at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June. However, finished tailed off in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot next time, so others are more persuasive. Made all at Goodwood last month but last at Royal Ascot since.

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16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Recent Thirsk scorer Telemark and the hat-trick seeking Spirit Genie are on an upward curve and both must be seriously considered, but it is BILLYJOH who shades preference. Stepped up to 7f for the first time in the Buckingham Palace last month, it proved to be no problem as he finished second to the impressive English Oak. Given that he has scope for further progress at this trip, Michael Appleby's gelding can shrug off a 2lb rise in the handicap and go one better. Others to note include Mister Sketch and Oliver Show.

After 9 weeks off and in first-time tongue strap, TELEMARK did well under the circumstances when winning at Thirsk on his latest outing, coming from further back than ideal in a steadily-run race, so he is taken to follow up with more still to offer. Billyjoh produced another good effort in defeat at Royal Ascot and is feared most, ahead of Boardman.

The last two running of this have gone to 3yos so TELEMARK gets a narrow vote over Royal Ascot runner-up Billyjoh.

16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (11/4 +8%) Treasure Time		2.75 11/4(+8%)																															(5) Treasure Time 11/4, Has taken a step forward with each start in handicaps, proving better than ever when landing a 10-runner event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 14 days ago. Displayed a good attitude there and makes appeal again. Up 4lb for narrow Newmarket success but his yard is in very good form.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +22%) Quatre Bras		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(3) Quatre Bras 7/2, Showed much improved form after a gelding operation when second of 9 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Possible he may prove at his best over further but can give a good account nonetheless. Back to form when second in 7f Sandown handicap latest; respected under Murphy.
7	7 (7) (6/1 -33%) Pedro Valentino		6 6/1(-33%)																															(7) Pedro Valentino 6/1, Made second start a winning one when landing Wolverhampton maiden (6f) in November and improved in first-time cheekpieces when doubling his career tally in an 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago. Leading player form 4 lb higher mark. Reacted well to cheekpieces when winning over C&D four weeks ago; respected up 4lb.
8	8 (8) (13/2 +0%) Kodi Lion		6.5 13/2(+0%)																															(8) Kodi Lion 13/2, Landed short odds in a 6-runner Catterick maiden in April and took a step forward when runner-up in a 15-runner handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 8/1) 42 days ago. This is tougher but he holds frame claims. Won 6f maiden; kept on for second on 6f course handicap debut since; should stay 7f.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -44%) Love Billy Boy		6.5 13/2(-44%)																															(2) Love Billy Boy 13/2, Made a winning start on soft ground at Musselburgh last able and doubled his tally under similar conditions when winning 13-runner handicap at Chester (7.6f, soft) 21 days ago, That effort rated as a career best, so has to be respected from 3 lb higher mark. Just held on at Chester (soft) three weeks ago; should remain competitive up 3lb.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -33%) Burdett		12 12/1(-33%)																															(4) Burdett 12/1, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap at York (7f, good, 14/1) in May, evidently well suited by a strong gallop, but couldn't reproduce that form when down the field at Thirsk last time. Others make more appeal. Looked good at York in May; only seventh at Thirsk since but could bounce back.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -60%) Serried Ranks		16 16/1(-60%)																															(1) Serried Ranks 16/1, Useful performer at 2 yrs, scoring at Nottingham on debut before also landing nursery at Glorious Goodwood. Yet to reach same heights in 2 outings this season, though step up in trip appeals as a positive. Glorious Goodwood nursery winner at 2 but no impact in two sprint handicaps this year.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -60%) Run Boy Run		16 16/1(-60%)																															(6) Run Boy Run 16/1, Opened his account in 6f Newcastle maiden in March. Better form when runner-up at Haydock (6f, good) early last month but and can be excused his latest effort at York, hampered at the start and racing in an unfavouted group. Others still preferred on balance. Good second in 6f handicap here but need to shrug off a lesser run at York since.

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17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

TREASURE TIME battled on gamely to score at Newmarket a fortnight ago and, given that he pulled well clear with the runner-up, a 4lb rise might underestimate the son of Time Test. There will be challengers aplenty, however, with recent C&D victor Pedro Valentino perhaps topping the list of dangers. Love Billy Boy finished fourth behind subsequent Britannia hero Mickley at Doncaster in May before going on to record a success of his own and he is another solid candidate today.

A competitive 3yo handicap, with PEDRO VALENTINO narrowly preferred to notch his second C&D win 4 weeks on from his first. Treasure Time has proved progressive this season and should pose a major threat having scored at Newmarket at fortnight ago, whilst recent Chester winner Love Billy Boy also makes plenty of appeal.

It might be worth forgiving BURDETT a lesser effort last time as a smooth York success prior to that suggested he was a 3yo on the up.

17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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