Haydock Races & Results 1 Saturday 25th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 25th November 2023

There were 47 Races on Saturday 25th November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Ascot, 9 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Punchestown, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 25th November 2023

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12:05 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +33%) Kamsinas	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Kamsinas 3/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who made an impressive start over hurdles when landing the odds in a 2m Worcester novice in October, jumping on at the last and cruising clear. Built on that when runner-up in Cheltenham Grade 2 since and appeals as the sort to go on improving. Leading contender. His second at Cheltenham looks good, including with the winner 2nd since in the Greatwood.
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 -300%) Making Headway	16 16/1(-300%)	(7) Making Headway 16/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and created a positive impression when running out a comfortable winner of a Carlisle novice (17.2f) on his hurdling debut last month. Sure to progress. Promising 5yo but into deeper waters here and drying ground might not be ideal.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/1 +0%) I Love My Baie	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) I Love My Baie 10/1, Successful on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and impressed in making a winning hurdling debut in 5-runner event at Perth in July, just shaken up to assert. Not match for Primoz under a penalty at Ayr subsequently but wasn't helped by a bad mistake 4 out and remains capable of better. Beaten under a penalty at Ayr when 5l behind Primoz.
4	3 4th (3) (66/1 -313%) Flash Du Pistolet	66 66/1(-313%)	(3) Flash Du Pistolet 66/1, Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and went very close to landing a gamble on last month's Kelso hurdling debut (16.2f), collared only late on. Likely to improve but this asks for a good deal more. Looks up against it in this company despite his near miss at Kelso.
5th	9 5th (9) (40/1 -150%) Rich Spirit	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Rich Spirit 40/1, Just modest form in 2 bumpers but improved on his hurdling debut form when third at Aintree (20f, soft) 27 days ago, getting first run on the pair that beat him. Faces a stiff task up in grade. Improved third at Aintree but they went no pace and he could be flattered.
6th	2 6th (2) (125/1 -89%) Bullets Hill	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Bullets Hill 125/1, Imposing sort who showed fairly useful form in bumpers but proved to be a disappointment when tailed off on recent Ludlow hurdle debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Dual bumper winner but tailed off on his hurdling debut at Ludlow; now tongue tied.
7th	8 7th (8) (4/1 -33%) Primoz	4 4/1(-33%)	(8) Primoz 4/1, Runner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2023. Bought for £150,000 after and looked a good prospect in making a winning hurdling debut at Ayr (2m) 3 weeks ago, quickening clear run-in. Sure to do better. Made all for a comfortable defeat of I Love My Baie at Ayr and looks highly promising.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (Evens +56%) Bowenspark	0 Evens(+56%)	(1) Bowenspark Evens, Isn't without his quirks but won his first 2 starts in bumpers last term and wasn't beaten far in 20-runner Grade 2 event at Aintree on final outing in that sphere. Proved a class apart when easily landing the odds on his hurdling debut at Stratford (16.3f) 23 days ago and is open to improvement. Smart bumper performer and couldn't have impressed more on his hurdling debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -267%) Forcing Bull	66 66/1(-267%)	(4) Forcing Bull 66/1, Point winner who left his disappointing bumper debut effort well behind when scoring on hurdles bow at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in March. Made the most of a very easy opportunity over the same C&D 9 days later dropped away quickly on handicap debut at Ayr on final start. His latest run was too bad to be true but he has a lot to prove at this level.

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12:05 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Some smart prospects go to post, with slight preference for KAMSINAS, who ran well when second behind subsequent Greatwood runner-up Lookaway in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and can build on that. Bowenspark rates as the biggest danger after winning as he liked at Stratford, with any amount of improvement expected following that impressive hurdling bow. Primoz got off the mark at Ayr on his first run under Rules and he should also be in the shake-up.

KAMSINAS built on his impressive hurdling debut success when runner-up in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month, so is the obvious choice with further progress on the cards. Bowenspark has hinted on more than one occasion that he isn't totally straightforward, but he clearly possesses plenty of ability and ought to make his presence felt up in grade, while Primoz shouldn't be taken lightly either having shown lots of speed when making a winning hurdling debut at Ayr 3 weeks ago.

Kamsinas is hard to knock on his Cheltenham form but impressive Stratford winner BOWENSPARK looks exciting.

12:05 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 +0%) Real Stone	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(4) Real Stone 15/8, Left opening pair of exploits over fences in his wake when successful at Ffos Las in January and matched that form when second at Uttoxeter (20f) in April. Respectable fourth on return (following wind op) at Aintree (15.8f) 2 weeks ago and he's one to be interested in. May have needed his reappearance fourth and he has potential off his current mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (22/1 -100%) Daly Tiger	22 22/1(-100%)	(3) Daly Tiger 22/1, Very smart chaser in his pomp for Noel Meade. Not got near that level in handful of starts for present yard but did at least hint at a revival before stamina run dry over extended 3m at Aintree 4 weeks ago. Task now is to build on that effort. Nothing like the force of old but showed some spark over 3m1f at Aintree before weakening.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 +27%) Fearless	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Fearless 11/2, Lightly raced on the back of success at Aintree (15.8f) last June, and he again ran well when third of 10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (17f) in October, plenty to do home turn and staying on gradually. May not have reached his limit in this sphere but this understandably tougher. Has returned from a layoff in good form; up in grade here but might not be far away.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +33%) Cheddleton	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Cheddleton 2/1, Smart C&D winner who ran another solid race when chasing home a well-handicapped sort at Wetherby (15f) last December. Teed himself up nicely for a return to chasing with a good fourth over hurdles at Carlisle (20f) 3 weeks ago and worth considering from handy mark. Made an encouraging recent comeback over hurdles and he's on a handy mark; contender.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/3 -67%) Pay The Piper	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(2) Pay The Piper 10/3, Successful from 3 lb lower mark at Musselburgh (15.8f) in February and produced another good effort when fifth in Red Rum handicap in April. Unseated early on return in October but entitled to be sharper for his run on heavy ground at Kelso (17f) 4 weeks ago. On a good mark on last season's form and he could improve for last month's outing at Kelso.

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12:40 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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CHEDDLETON returns to the larger obstacles and runs off 4lb lower than his last chase start, when beaten just over two lengths into second at Wetherby last Christmas. The Jennie Candlish-trained eight-year-old shaped as if he needed the run when fourth over 2m4f over hurdles at Carlisle earlier this month and should benefit from the run. Pay The Piper is feared most having been given a chance by the handicapper, while Real Stone is also noted.

An intriguing small-field affair with the narrow vote in favour of Dan Skelton's REAL STONE. Successful at Ffos Las in January, he shaped as if he would come on for his reappearance effort at Aintree 2 weeks ago and there's a strong suspicion he remains on a good mark. Cheddleton, with an encouraging hurdles return under his belt, and Pay The Piper, from an easing mark, head up the dangers.

The Dan Skelton-trained REAL STONE could be on a good mark judged on his second at Uttoxeter in April. Cheddleton is a danger.

12:40 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (3/1 +60%) Park Annonciade	3 3/1(+60%)	(10) Park Annonciade 3/1, Went the wrong way in bumpers but building up a solid record over hurdles, finding some improvement back under less testing conditions when successful at Ayr (2m) 3 weeks ago, running on. Possible there's a little more to come from him up in trip. Gamely won at Ayr three weeks ago and that form has been boosted; might be the answer.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 -88%) Stainsby Girl	16 16/1(-88%)	(3) Stainsby Girl 16/1, Excellent start for this yard last season, landing this corresponding race and dispelled pair of lesser efforts to land back-to-back Newcastle handicaps in the spring. Seemed to find listed company too much on return but more needed from career-high mark in any case. Doughty front-runner; stiff task on reappearance; won this race last year.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 -11%) Carnfunnock	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Carnfunnock 5/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who relished the increase in trip when doubling his hurdles tally at Naas (19f) in March. Not seen to best effect when third in listed novice at Perth (3m) on final start in April but he's of interest returned to handicaps on seasonal bow. Progressive; has added two hurdles wins to two in bumpers and still has untapped potential.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -33%) Lac De Constance	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Lac De Constance 12/1, Won all 3 starts in novice hurdles, including listed Exeter event, in 2021/22 before making a winning start over fences at Kempton. Let down by jumping subsequently over the larger obstacles but feasible to think he'll come on for last month's return over hurdles at Aintree. One to note. Needs to step up markedly on form of Aintree reappearance but it's possible.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 +33%) Luttrell Lad	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Luttrell Lad 6/1, Ran well to finish eighth in last season's County Hurdle at the Festival and having eased in the weights, ended losing run stretching back to his novice days at Cartmel (17.2f) during the summer. Returns with yard firmly amongst the winners and he's worth a second look. Positively ridden to win handicap at Cartmel; up 7lb but commands respect.
6th	9 6th (9) (3/1 +25%) Park Hill Dancer	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Park Hill Dancer 3/1, Exeter bumper scorer who matched previous hurdles best when off the mark in a Huntingdon maiden (20.6f) in May and further progress to follow up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (20f) later that month, overcoming a pace bias. More to come this winter. Rattled off a quick double in May, impressive at Uttoxeter on second occasion; big player.
7th	8 7th (8) (15/2 -25%) Fingal's Hill	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(8) Fingal's Hill 15/2, Real credit to connections, finding further progress as he extended his winning sequence on return from 6 months off at Carlisle (20f, soft) 3 weeks ago, typically finding plenty. This rates tougher but 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making his presence felt again. Thriving 7yo; completed four-timer at Carlisle three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away.
8th	1 8th (1) (25/1 -108%) Lunar Power	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Lunar Power 25/1, Useful handicapper on the Flat in Ireland who posted a career-best effort (in blinkers) when successful over hurdles at Ballinrobe (22.4f) in May. Creditable midfield effort back from 5 months off on Flat at Naas in October and since joined new yard for €50,000. Not discounted. Five wins Flat and jumps for Noel Meade in Ireland; has to be respected for new stable.
9th	4 9th (4) (40/1 +0%) Jason The Militant	40 40/1(+0%)	(4) Jason The Militant 40/1, Smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead and also bagged a listed race on the Flat in October 2021. Didn't kick on from a respectable stable debut run here in 2 subsequent outings in the spring and fared no better on return at Cheltenham in October. Tumbling in the weights but has barely beaten a rival on his last three outings.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (16/1 -33%) Albert's Back	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Albert's Back 16/1, C&D winner who enhanced his good record at Wetherby when successful over 2m in March. Confirmed he retain plenty of ability when third on return at that venue (19.7f) earlier this month but he wouldn't be sure to build on that here. C&D scorer; only 3lb above last winning mark but could be vulnerable to younger legs.

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13:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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PARK HILL DANCER made a mockery of a mark of 115 when scoring in ready fashion on his handicap debut over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in May and an 8lb rise may not be enough to halt his progression. Nicky Henderson's charge, who dug deep to break his duck at Huntingdon prior to that, is fancied to complete a hat-trick, although Irish raider Carnfunnock has to be feared on his return to the fray. Fingal's Hill is on an upward trajectory and is also respected as he goes for a five-timer.

This is comfortably PARK HILL DANCER's sternest assignment to date but he could hardly have won any easier at Uttoxeter in the spring, overcoming a pace bias in the process. Returning with his leading yard firmly amongst the winners, there's surely more mileage in him from his revised mark. Irish-raider Carnfunnock is a threat down in trip, with Lac de Constance another to keep an eye on. The Likeable Fingal's Hill can also figure.

This represents a step up in class for PARK ANNONCIADE, but he's going the right way and receives lots of weight all round.

13:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Haydock Conditions Chase (Class 2) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 -6%) Grey Dawning	2 2/1(-6%)	(3) Grey Dawning 2/1, Winner of 3 of his 4 completed starts over hurdles last term, including a Grade 2 at Warwick, and he made a promising chase debut when third of five in novice at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 15 days ago. Can build on it now. Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who is open to improvement on second chase start; player.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 +0%) Gaillard Du Mesnil	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(1) Gaillard Du Mesnil 6/4, Very smart chaser who landed the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival before signing off with a fine third in Grand National at Aintree. Effective at shorter trips too under testing conditions so he's the one to beat on his seasonal return. Third in Grand National; sizeable drop back in trip for reappearance but he's a class act.
3	5 3rd (5) (2/1 +20%) Apple Away	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Apple Away 2/1, Signed off last season's progressive hurdles campaign with a gutsy front-running display in a Grade 1 3m novice at Aintree Grand National meeting. This former Irish point winner could take high rank among the staying novice chasers this season. Grade 1 novice hurdle winner at Aintree; strong claims if transferring ability to fences.
4	4 4th (4) (50/1 +0%) Hardy Bloke	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Hardy Bloke 50/1, A fairly useful hurdler/chaser who was running well in second when unseated rider last in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, good to soft) 6 months on his final run for Emmet Mullins. Faces a tall order on his yard bow/return. 0-6 over fences; bought for £4,000 in May and he'd be a shock winner on his stable debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (100/1 -257%) Scipion	100 100/1(-257%)	(2) Scipion 100/1, Built on earlier chasing promise when winning handicap at Lingfield in February and ran at least as well when runner-up at Kempton in April. Disappointing in the summer though, offering little on first outing for new connections at Perth in June. This is a very tough ask. Won Lingfield handicap in February but up against it here even if back to his best.

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13:50 Haydock Conditions Chase (Class 2) 22f Race Class Flow

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Last season's National Hunt Chase winner Gaillard Du Mesnil brings bags of fencing experience to the table and he's a fascinating runner for Willie Mullins. However, he has to concede plenty of weight to two very exciting prospects in GREY DAWNING and Apple Away, and this trip is short of his optimum. Apple Away won the Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle in which Grey Dawning fell at last season's Aintree Festival and she may well improve for a fence, but the latter's recent run could prove crucial. Dan Skelton's charge did nothing but improve throughout the last campaign and a lovely pipe-opener, and first spin over fences, at Exeter will have put him spot-on.

GAILLARD DU MESNIL is ideally suited by longer distances but last year's Grand National third is the clear form pick and still looks the way to go under these testing conditions. Apple Away rates a most interesting fencing newcomer and can chase home Willie Mullins' very smart chaser ahead of Grey Dawning.

Grand National third Gaillard Du Mesnil is a class act but, at this trip, preference is for the promising novice GREY DAWNING.

13:50 Haydock Conditions Chase (Class 2) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (11/4 +21%) Slate Lane	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(10) Slate Lane 11/4, Much improved for Emmet Mullins, readily making it 3-3 for the stable in 3¼m Newton Abbot handicap in September. The handicapper hasn't missed him with a further 14 lb rise but there's a good chance he still has plenty more to come for this yard. 3-3 for Emmet Mullins (3m2f latest); even today's 14lb rise might not have his measure.
2	13 2nd (13) (22/1 -38%) Fine Margin	22 22/1(-38%)	(13) Fine Margin 22/1, Showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 2½m for Matthew Daly in Ireland last season. Has been the subject of a very interesting trainer change and it'll be fascinating to see how much strength there is behind him in the market now handicapping over a longer trip on his reappearance. Handicap/seasonal debut; a lot more is needed; switch to Willie Mullins catches the eye.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 -43%) Crambo	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Crambo 5/1, Dual bumper winner who took his hurdle record to 4-6 when readily seeing off the reopposing Santos Blue in 2½m Aintree handicap on reappearance 4 weeks ago. Remains of interest after a 6 lb rise and this longer trip could suit him. Asserted late on for both 2m4f handicap wins and this trip could help; raised another 6lb.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 +0%) Gowel Road	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Gowel Road 14/1, Very useful hurdler in 2021/122. Absent since easily winning a small-field Ascot handicap chase 13 months ago but has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper and returns with his yard in fine form. Unraced beyond 2m5f and has first run for 392 days but his stable has been going well.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 +14%) Bold Endeavour	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Bold Endeavour 12/1, Won twice in this sphere as a novice for Laura Morgan and successful first 2 starts over fences for Nicky Henderson last season. Posted some good efforts back hurdling in the spring and made a solid return from 6 months off when third of 11 at Newbury recently, although Emitom was ahead in second. Highly competitive in handicaps back over hurdles and was second of 16 over C&D in May.
6th	14 6th (14) (11/1 -38%) Lord Snootie	11 11/1(-38%)	(14) Lord Snootie 11/1, Improver when sent handicapping last season, including a 3¼m win at Warwick. Yet to be asked for his effort when all but coming down at the second last on his Galway reappearance 4 weeks ago. Remains capable of better and an interesting contender. Bad late mistake on return; could still do better but this may not be enough of a slog.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 +45%) Santos Blue	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Santos Blue 11/1, Progressive sort who won his first 3 handicaps last season. Shaped well when 2¼ lengths second of 8 to Crambo in 2½m Aintree handicap on reappearance 4 weeks ago, keeping on despite usual rider Ben Sutton dropping his whip. Respected. Has form figures of 11132 (at 2m3f-3m under Ben Sutton) since handicapping; stays 3m.
8th	3 8th (3) (14/1 +13%) Howlingmadmurdock	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Howlingmadmurdock 14/1, Rapidly developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning a Plumpton novice and Sandown handicap before a good fifth of 15 in 3m Grade 1 novice at Aintree in April. Unexposed profile provides the hope for better again this term. Concern that Grade 1 novice 5th has blown his handicap mark but he is very lightly raced.
9th	15 9th (15) (50/1 -52%) Schalke	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Schalke 50/1, Ended last season in fine form, scoring at Kelso before a good fourth at Sandown (23f). Ran as if needing the run on his Ayr reappearance but he'll need to have come on a lot to get competitive in this stronger race. Two big runs over 2m7f last winter; needs to resume improvement with recent under his belt.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (25/1 +0%) Wakool	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Wakool 25/1, Won Grade 2 Rendlesham over C&D in February but it was a weak renewal and he's been comfortably held in handicaps in his 2 hurdle outings since. First-time visor replaces regular cheekpieces. Looks vulnerable under a big weight. Won C&D Grade 2; failed to get competitive (Flat/hurdles) this autumn; headgear switch.
16	16 \|U\| (16) (12/1 +40%) Goshhowposh	12 12/1(+40%)	(16) Goshhowposh 12/1, Promise in each of his three outings in maiden/novice hurdles last winter and improved to make a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Exeter (23f, soft) last month. More needed up 4 lb in this deeper race but unexposed profile provides hope for better. Won handicap debut; more to give after just 4 races but this one is much more competitive.
10th	12 10th (12) (15/2 +46%) Dubrovnik Harry	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(12) Dubrovnik Harry 15/2, Third in the competitive EBF Final at Sandown in his novice hurdle season. Failed to progress in a light campaign last term but more encouraging signs when fourth of 20 on 3m Cheltenham reappearance 4 weeks ago. Staying-on fourth of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) on last month's reappearance.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -25%) Pyramid Place	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Pyramid Place 50/1, Proved better than ever when landing the traditionally strong Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) for Milton Harris in October. Respectable 3 lengths fifth of 8 at Plumpton (20.5f) since. Now under the care of Syd Hosie. First attempt at 3m. Came from off the pace to land the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) last month.
12th	6 12th (6) (33/1 +0%) Sholokjack	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Sholokjack 33/1, Dual hurdler winner in 2021/22. Useful effort to win a 2½m Lingfield handicap chase last winter but he had jumping issues in that sphere (fell on 2 of 4 starts) and now back hurdling on reappearance. Could have more to come in this sphere and 3m promises to suit. Stamina remains unproven but he could be thrown in if judged on his 2m4f chase win.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (8/1 +43%) Emitom	8 8/1(+43%)	(9) Emitom 8/1, Grade 2 winning hurdler earlier in his career who justified support when making a winning start for the Alan King yard over 3m at Newbury in March. Bettered that when runner-up at the same venue on his reappearance 16 days ago and should be very competitive from an identical mark. Very smart at his peak (early 2020); first and second in his two runs for new stable.

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14:20 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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CRAMBO looked a high-class prospect when taking the EBF Final last season and he confirmed his well-being when beating Santos Blue at Aintree last month. A 6lb rise for that latest success appears to be fair and the step up from 2m4f may bring about further progression from Fergal O'Brien's six-year-old. Slate Lane is an obvious threat given his connections and a mark of 127 may still underestimate him, while Bold Endeavour and Goshhowposh are the pick of the remainder.

SLATE LANE came clear with one who has plundered a couple of decent prizes over fences since when completing a hat-trick at Newton Abbot in September so even a 14 lb rise may not prevent the Emmet Mullins-trained 5-y-o from going in again. Emitom was nicely clear of the rest when second on his Newbury reappearance so he's much respected off the same mark. Last month's Aintree 1-2 Crambo and Santos Blue are also on the shortlist along with Fine Margin, a new recruit for the Willie Mullins yard.

Crambo and Slate Lane make clear appeal but Dan Skelton fields two live contenders in Santos Blue and SHOLOKJACK (nap).

14:20 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Haydock Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/1 +50%) Royale Pagaille	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Royale Pagaille 5/1, Very smart chaser whose 2 best performances came when winning the Peter Marsh here. Creditable 14 lengths second to Bravemansgame in King George on his reappearance last season before respectable sixth in Cheltenham Gold Cup. Let down by jumping in Irish National final start. Ideally wants the mud. Trainer form and liking for Haydock are the positives, but limitations exposed in Grade 1s.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/11 +82%) Bravemansgame	0.727273 8/11(+82%)	(1) Bravemansgame 8/11, Top-class chaser who won Charlie Hall at Wetherby and King George VI at Kempton last season. Also excellent second in Cheltenham Gold Cup. Unable to land the odds in this year's renewal of the Charlie Hall on return 3 weeks ago but it was still a decent effort. Excellent chance. Last season's King George winner & Gold Cup runner-up; can improve for Charlie Hall return.
3	2 3rd (2) (18/1 -80%) Corach Rambler	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Corach Rambler 18/1, Notched second successive win in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March before a fine performance to land the Grand National at Aintree the following month. Looked very much in need of the run at Kelso on reappearance and better expected now, though does need to step forward again. Grand National winner who could have more left in the tank but needs a clear career best.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 -11%) Protektorat	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Protektorat 5/2, Recorded a second Grade 1 success of his career in this race on his return last season. Not quite at that level in Cotswold and Cheltenham Gold Cup both starts since, but big run expected now as he bids to defend his crown. Impressive on his reappearance in this 12 months ago; respected on this season's return.

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15:00 Haydock Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f Race Class Flow

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Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up BRAVEMANSGAME is taken to atone for the disappointment of his narrow defeat in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby on his return. Three weeks on from that run, Paul Nicholls' King George winner can be expected to be ready to go again and he could be a different proposition with his match-fitness topped up. Royale Pagaille goes well fresh and has proven himself over these fences, but last year's winner Protektorat looks the principal danger given he has undergone wind surgery since his fifth in the Gold Cup. Grand National hero Corach Rambler should run his race but faces a stiff task on these terms.

BRAVEMANSGAME proved himself to be a top-class chaser when winning the King George VI at Kempton last season and should prove hard to beat after a decent reappearance in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Last year's winner Protektorat is the obvious threat.

Last season's King George winner and Gold Cup runner-up BRAVEMANSGAME can improve for his reappearance second in the Charlie Hall.

15:00 Haydock Conditions Chase (Class 1) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +25%) Famous Bridge	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(4) Famous Bridge 9/4, Promising sort who ended last season with brace of handicap chase victories at up to 3m at Wetherby in March and resumed with a good fourth at Ayr (20.5f) 3 weeks ago, not fluent last and staying on well. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and he's one to be interested in. Close 4th on 2m4f reappearance and this unexposed 7yo could appreciate the step up in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -10%) Credo	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(3) Credo 11/2, Won twice in mares' events last season and proved at least as good as ever when running out 6.5 length winner on return at Wincanton (26.7f) in October, suited by the way the race developed. More on her plate up 7 lb in this stronger affair. Won in good style against males at Wincanton on return and could still have more to offer.
3	11 3rd (11) (6/1 +57%) Bali Body	6 6/1(+57%)	(11) Bali Body 6/1, Displayed progressive form over hurdles/fences during 2021 and belied almost 2-year lay-off to post a smashing second (also had wind op) when runner-up at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Remains low mileage and he may be up to building on that. Unexposed 8yo who returned from long absence with good second at Wetherby; makes shortlist.
4	10 4th (10) (7/1 +22%) Eleanor Bob	7 7/1(+22%)	(10) Eleanor Bob 7/1, Much improved when bagging pair of small field mares' handicap chases early on last year but absent since falling at Fontwell in March 2022. Returns with yard in very good order and market support behind her would need to be viewed positively. Off since flop in March 2022 but went there on a hat-trick; returns with yard in fine form.
5th	7 5th (7) (15/2 +63%) Haute Estime	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(7) Haute Estime 15/2, Off the mark over fences when taking 5-runner novice at Warwick in March and going well when falling heavily 3 out on return at Perth (23.8f) in September (race won by Wasdell Dundalk). Unable to build fully on that run at Carlisle since but certainly not one to write off. Only a 6yo; yard had lots of success in staying handicap chases here; improvement needed.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +33%) Dubai Days	12 12/1(+33%)	(5) Dubai Days 12/1, Gained reward for his consistency when landing 10-runner Carlisle handicap chase (20f) in March before a fine second at Ayr (20.5f) in April. Encouraging reappearance fourth over that track/trip 3 weeks ago and he's unexposed granted this sort of test. Untested over a staying trip under rules but it's worth a go and he's not ruled out.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/1 -50%) Docpickedme	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Docpickedme 9/1, Multiple winner over hurdles/fences for Harry Whittington and, well backed, he ran a cracker back from 6 months off for new yard when second at Warwick (25.5f) 17 days ago, edged out near finish. Just the type this yard do well with. Respected. Inconsistent but went very close on stable debut and leading claims if repeating that form.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 +0%) Cap Du Nord	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Cap Du Nord 33/1, Grand servant to connections but out of sorts in recent months, again going with little fluency minus cheekpieces (refitted here) when failing to complete at Cheltenham (25f) 7 days ago. Best to look elsewhere until showing more encouraging signs. Below last winning mark and market check advised, but a major turnaround is needed.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 -50%) Wasdell Dundalk	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Wasdell Dundalk 12/1, Has relished the step up to 3m over fences this season, completing a hat-trick at Perth in August/September. Runner-up on both outings at Carlisle since and another good showing anticipated for all his mark is creeping back up. Completed Perth hat-trick in September and has continued in fine form; could be in the mix.
10th	1 10th (1) (22/1 -159%) Sidi Ismael	22 22/1(-159%)	(1) Sidi Ismael 22/1, Proved as good as ever when making a winning return over hurdles last autumn and ended last term with brace of runner-up efforts in staying handicaps over fences at Taunton/Ffos Las in the spring. Had wind op ahead of return. Better than ever last season and has a fine reappearance record; firmly in calculations.

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15:35 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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FAMOUS BRIDGE ended last season with a brace of victories at Wetherby and made a promising comeback when three-parts-of-a-length fourth over an extended 2m4f at Ayr. With that run under his belt, and likely to appreciate stepping back up in trip, he looks to have a huge chance in a competitive finale. Credo ran out an impressive winner on her reappearance at Wincanton and she should remain competitive off a 7lb higher mark. Docpickedme and Wasdell Dundalk also merit shortlist inclusion.

FAMOUS BRIDGE shaped well, not least with a view to stepping back up to this trip, when staying on well for fourth at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed granted a staying test, he's fancied to make a bold bid. Docpickedme ran a cracker to finish second on return/yard debut at Warwick 17 days ago and he's a threat, along with low-mileage 8-y-o Bali Body.

The unexposed FAMOUS BRIDGE was a very close fourth at Ayr on his reappearance and can build on that now he's up in trip.

15:35 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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