Haydock Races & Results 1 Saturday 23rd December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 23rd December 2023

There were 27 Races on Saturday 23rd December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newcastle, 6 races at Ascot, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 23rd December 2023

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

11:45 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (15/2 +17%) El Jefe	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(8) El Jefe 15/2, Gained his third win at Sedgefield in 10-runner handicap hurdle (heavy) 25 days ago by 5 lengths. Up 7 lb but still very much one to consider. In fine form on soft at Sedgefield but trips beyond 2m1f have extended him in the past.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 -46%) Lord Of Cheshire	2.75 11/4(-46%)	(2) Lord Of Cheshire 11/4, Lightly-raced hurdler who was bagging his thrid win in 7-runner handicap at Warwick (19f, heavy) 31 days ago. Can make his presence felt again despite taking a 7 lb rise. Improved for step up to 2m3f when winning on return from absence; has staying potential.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 -56%) Knowwhentoholdem	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Knowwhentoholdem 14/1, Much improved from his first 2 outings over hurdles when second of 11 in novice at Newton Abbot (18.5f, soft) in April on his final run for Milton Harris. Opening mark looks workable for new yard if ready on seasonal return. Bumper winner; improving over hurdles; capable of better now handicapping.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +0%) Whistle Stop Tour	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Whistle Stop Tour 4/1, Winning Irish pointer who also made a successful start over hurdles in a Hexham novice (16.2f) in October. Not disgraced under a penalty when third of 11 at Carlisle following month so needs considering on his handicap bow. Front-running wins in Irish point/on hurdle debut; tough task latest; easy lead unlikely.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +39%) Bread And Butter	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Bread And Butter 20/1, It's now thirty runs since his last win in 2020 and he came in only eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 28 days ago. Hard to warm to. Useful yard debut but moderate runs outweigh good ones since; right down weights.
6th	4 6th (4) (66/1 -65%) Sacre Pierre	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Sacre Pierre 66/1, Scored at Leicester in November 2022 but off 9 months since being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen. Others more persuasive. Latest win last November was an improvement; much lesser efforts in just 2 runs since.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (4/1 +47%) Lipa K	4 4/1(+47%)	(7) Lipa K 4/1, Doubled up at Warwick and Ludlow in the spring (both 2m) and has returned in good nick, fifth of 11 at Ascot last time. Can go well again. Won 2m handicaps in the spring; good 3rd since; needs to prove 2m3f in the mud is ideal.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (3/1 -20%) Chti Balko	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Chti Balko 3/1, Gained his first win since December 2020 in fine style when easily landing 2m Bangfor handicap 21 days ago. Up 6 lb but he goes really well on soft ground and is weighted to go in again. Ended losing run in good style latest; back up 6lb; triple course winner; bold bid.

LTO Selection:

11:45 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

With the likes of Chti Balko, Lord Of Cheshire and Whistle Stop Tour all likely to want to make the running, it might pay to side with hold-up performer EL JEFE, who arrives in fine form having recorded a brace of victories at Sedgefield recently. Sacre Pierre has been off the track since March, but he can go well when fresh and is handicapped to do so.

Veteran CHTI BALKO showed he is still no back number when returning to winning ways impressively at Bangor last time and looks weighted to follow up despite being raised 6 lb for that victory. Lord of Cheshire is much less exposed and rates a big threat on the back of his Warwick success. The returning Knowwhentoholdem can also have a say for his new stable.

Three of the recent winners prefer to lead and the likely good pace can suit KNOWWHENTOHOLDEM (nap) on his handicap debut.

11:45 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Haydock Maiden Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/5 +46%) Issuing Authority	1.8 9/5(+46%)	(3) Issuing Authority 9/5, Bumper winner who showed fairly useful form when placed all 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles last season. Satisfactory start to his chase career when fourth of 9 at Exeter (19f) last month and he's probably capable of better. Consistent in defeat over hurdles; fair fourth on chase debut; entitled to progress.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/10 -38%) Inedit Star	1.1 11/10(-38%)	(2) Inedit Star 11/10, Useful effort when bolting up in the mud over hurdles at Compiegne in May. Also made a very encouraging start over fences his new stable when second over 2m at Wetherby (heavy) last month, jumping and travelling well in the lead for a long way. The one to beat with improvement likely. Useful hurdle winner in France; promising start over fences at Wetherby recently.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (3/1 -20%) Doyen Star	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Doyen Star 3/1, Point winner who was 2-2 over hurdles last season. Just seemed to find Grade 2 company too hot on return/chase debut at Wincanton (2½m) 6 weeks ago. Likely improver with his sights lowered. Lost unbeaten record when distant fifth on chase debut but it was Grade 2; better to come.

LTO Selection:

12:20 Haydock Maiden Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

DOYEN STAR failed to make an impact in a Grade 2 at Wincanton on his chasing debut, but a drop in class ought to present Evan Williams' charge with a gilt-edged opportunity. That said, Inedit Star heads the trio on official ratings and he should progress from his recent Wetherby second. Issuing Authority has a bit to find, but any improvement will bring him firmly into the reckoning.

INEDIT STAR looks a winner in waiting over fences judged on the way he jumped and travelled on his first attempt at Wetherby and he might be able to dominate his 2 rivals here.

If INEDIT STAR jumps and travels out in front like he did at Wetherby he should be hard to reel in.

12:20 Haydock Maiden Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 -71%) Pawapuri	6 6/1(-71%)	(8) Pawapuri 6/1, Useful 11f Flat winner for William Haggas who made the most of a good opportunity down in grade at Wincanton (15.2f) 30 days ago, scoring with plenty in hand. Will go on improving and shouldn't be inconvenienced by this slightly longer trip. Useful on Flat; third time lucky over hurdles at Wincanton (1m7f); up in class and trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (17/2 -21%) Lunar Discovery	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(7) Lunar Discovery 17/2, Above-average dual bumper who made it 2 from 2 over hurdles when defying a penalty in a 5-runner affair at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 10 days ago, pushed out. Type to improve further. Dual bumper winner and 2-2 over hurdles at Hexham; well worth this crack at higher level.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +0%) Little Miss Dante	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Little Miss Dante 3/1, Southwell bumper winner who was all the rage in the betting and looked potentially useful once again in taking her hurdles record to 2 wins from as many starts at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Sure to go on to better things. 2-2 in novice hurdles; unlikely to give up unbeaten hurdle record without a fight.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 +0%) El Elefante	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) El Elefante 3/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and fairly useful form when making all both bumper outings. Could hardly have been more impressive switched to hurdling when thrashing 3 previous winners at Perth (20.2f) and backed up that effort when fifth in better company at Cheltenham since. Much respected. 2-2 in bumpers; easy winner on hurdle debut and fifth in Grade 2 since; sets the standard.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 +30%) Alfie's Princess	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Alfie's Princess 7/2, Point winner who has made a promising start over hurdles, defying a penalty at the first time of asking in a 10-runner novice at Exeter (18.5, soft) 33 days ago, responding well. Open to further improvement and can make her presence felt up in grade. Has won both novice hurdle starts and can make her mark in this higher grade.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 +29%) Getaway Theatre	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Getaway Theatre 10/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt in April and well suited by emphasis on stamina when making winning hurdles bow over 22f at Stratford in November. No match for an improver at Exeter since and this drop in trip isn't sure to suit now upped in grade. Point winner who struck on 2m6f hurdle debut; second since but this demands more.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 -14%) Blue Baloo	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Blue Baloo 16/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles in 12-runner maiden at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This is much tougher but she's open to improvement. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner at Newcastle; more needed but she is likely capable of better.
8th	9 8th (9) (22/1 -10%) Southern Babylon	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Southern Babylon 22/1, 80,000 gns purchase after placing in an Irish point in May 2022 and confirmed the promise of her hurdling debut when landing 13-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f) last month, benefiting from the step up in trip. This demands more but she hasn't finished improving by any means. Built on Sedgefield second when ready winner over 2m4f at Market Rasen; has more to give.
9th	3 9th (3) (66/1 -100%) Chosen Hero	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Chosen Hero 66/1, Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level sent hurdling when second of 13 in a novice at Hexham (16.2f, heavy). Derailed by late errors at Newcastle (20.3f) a fortnight later and has plenty to find up in grade. Bumper winner; second on hurdle debut but behind Blue Baloo at Newcastle since.

LTO Selection:

12:55 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Having secured a midfield finish in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April, ALFIE'S PRINCESS has not looked back upon switching to hurdles, winning on both starts. She faces some equally as exciting prospects today, but the daughter of Shirocco can stand her authority in this higher grade. Little Miss Dante completed the hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month and must be feared. Others to note include Pawapuri and El Elefante.

ALFIE'S PRINCESS has a likeable way of going about things and, with further improvement on the cards, she's fancied to take the step up in grade in her stride and maintain her unbeaten record over hurdles. Little Miss Dante and Pawapuri also look promising, and they head the opposition in an interesting event.

Although EL ELEFANTE lost her unbeaten rules record in a Grade 2 last time she wasn't beaten far and can now resume winning ways.

12:55 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +17%) Famous Bridge	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Famous Bridge 5/2, Promising sort who made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off the reopposing Credo and Eleanor Bob over C&D 4 weeks ago. Didn't look all out so a 6 lb rise may not stop him. Recent C&D winner and profile would suggest he can keep progressing for a while yet.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -9%) Burrows Diamond	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) Burrows Diamond 12/1, Resumed winning ways when taking a 7-runner handicap over 3m at Wetherby last December. Respectable efforts on 2 of her 3 outings this term and she was twice runner-up off higher marks last season. Latest Aintree second has been franked; considered off a perfectly good mark.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 -22%) Credo	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Credo 11/2, Won twice in mares' events last season and added to tally at Wincanton (27f) on reappearance in October. Good length second to Famous Bridge over C&D since. Ought to be thereabouts again. Pushed Famous Bridge close over C&D last month and they look closely matched.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +41%) Bill Baxter	5 5/1(+41%)	(1) Bill Baxter 5/1, Had a fine first season over fences, gaining fourth success when gamely landing the Topham over the National fences at Aintree (21f) in April. Good third in Carlisle listed race on reappearance and should find this a bit easier than the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury last time. Not a bad run in Newbury's big staying chase but his peak form has been over shorter.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 -122%) Enqarde	10 10/1(-122%)	(7) Enqarde 10/1, Landed this race 2 years ago and back to form after another wind operation when making a successful reappearance at Warwick last month. Up 4 lb but he remains 1 lb below the mark he won this from. Last-time-out winner who took this in 2021; consistency is not his forte.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/1 +18%) Dr Kananga	9 9/1(+18%)	(6) Dr Kananga 9/1, Progressive staying chaser in 2021/22 but disappointing last term and chance he'll need this first run of season after 9 months off. Has had wind surgery. On a good mark after wind surgery and resumes with conditions in his favour.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/2 +22%) Eleanor Bob	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(9) Eleanor Bob 7/2, Much improved when bagging pair of small field mares' handicap chases early in 2022 and showed she retains all of her ability back from a lengthy absence when 4¼ lengths fourth to Famous Bridge (Credo second) over C&D 28 days ago, leading until approaching the last. Encouraging return from a layoff when fourth to Famous Bridge here; 5lb claim handy.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (22/1 +33%) Conkwell Legend	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Conkwell Legend 22/1, Pretty useful hurdler but hasn't covered himself in glory in 3 starts over fences so far, finishing a distant last of 3 in a Grade 2 novice at Sandown recently. More realistic chance back in a handicap but still tough to make a case for. 0-3 as a chaser; even if pulling his socks up he'll do well to beat the best of these.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (33/1 -200%) Cooper's Cross	33 33/1(-200%)	(2) Cooper's Cross 33/1, Dual winner last term who ended the season with an excellent second in Scottish National at Ayr. Presumably needed the outing when fading into eighth in Grand Sefton over the National fences at Aintree on his reappearance 6 weeks ago. Should last longer now. Has the form to play a major part but heavy ground doesn't look his cup of tea.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Enqarde won this in 2021 off a 1lb higher mark and is back for more after winning on his return at Warwick in November. The nine-year-old is impossible to ignore, but he may have to settle for a place on this occasion. Famous Bridge seems likely to prove popular after winning last time out, but he was only a length in front of CREDO that day, and he meets that rival on 3lb worse terms now. The selection stays even further and a fast-run race, as expected here, could play to his strengths.

FAMOUS BRIDGE didn't look all out when accounting for Credo and Eleanor Bob in a C&D handicap on Betfair Chase day and can continue a step ahead of the handicapper. Bill Baxter wasn't disgraced in the ultra-competitive Coral Gold Cup at Newbury at the beginning of the month and might be the one to give the selection most to do.

Famous Bridge is the obvious starting point but ELEANOR BOB is not without hope of reversing last month's placings over C&D.

13:30 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 -80%) The Churchill Lad	9 9/1(-80%)	(7) The Churchill Lad 9/1, Won juvenile events at Cartmel and Catterick early last season. All the better for reappearance when head second of 9 at Musselburgh (2m, soft) 23 days ago. Likely to be competitive again. Free-goer; went down fighting in bold bid from the front at Musselburgh last month.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +10%) Goobinator	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Goobinator 9/2, Useful hurdler at his peak who made light of an 18-month absence on the Flat at Catterick in October. Well treated on his peak efforts in this sphere and no surprise to see him go well. Returned from long layoff with Flat win in October and current hurdle mark is workable.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +18%) Bubble Dubi	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Bubble Dubi 9/2, Let down by his jumping when third of 4 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (2m, soft, 11/10) on debut over fences in October but quickly back on track returned to hurdles when 2 lengths third of 12 in 2m Huntingdon handicap 4 weeks ago. Placed in series final over C&D in April and returns here after a good effort last month.
4	8 4th (8) (9/2 +36%) Risk D'argent	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Risk D'argent 9/2, Winning hurdler who reappeared with a good second of 17 at Warwick last month. A 3 lb rise looks fair enough given he was 11 lengths clear of the third. Player. Well clear of third when second of 17 on seasonal debut; still well treated after 3lb rise.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/2 +38%) Jagwar	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(5) Jagwar 5/2, Runner-up on both starts a year apart (trained in France on debut), going down by only a head in Aintree novice for new connections at the end of October. Interesting now making a quick switch to handicaps. Engaged 2.30 Ascot Friday. Went close in Aintree maiden on British debut; should have more to offer in handicaps.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +33%) Bois Guillbert	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Bois Guillbert 4/1, Lightly-raced gelding who picked up where he left off returning from 6 months off when landing 7-runner 2m Kelso handicap hurdle in October. Creditable third of 7 in 2m Cheltenham conditions event since. Leading claims back in a handicap, Won on seasonal/handicap debut in October and ran well at Cheltenham later that month.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The early betting suggests this is wide-open, but with the Donald McCain yard in among the winners, GOOBINATOR could go well. Last seen winning on the Flat at Catterick in late-October, the returns to hurdles doesn't appear likely to stop him from progressing further. Stable companion Word Has It won at Fontwell last month and only has 1lb more from the handicapper now which makes him a serious rival, along with Risk D'Argent, who looks booked for yet another place over the smaller obstacles. Jagwar was narrowly denied when second on his UK debut at Aintree in October and should go well again.

BOIS GUILLBERT remains capable of better and can resume winning ways back in a handicap. Goobinator is well treated on his best hurdles form and a Flat success at Catterick in the autumn suggests he retains all his ability so he's second choice ahead of Risk d'Argent. Jagwar could also have a big say if turning up here rather than Ascot on Friday.

The pick is BOIS GUILLBERT, who is 3-5 over hurdles and faded out of contention in only the closing stages of a good race last time.

14:05 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/4 +61%) Netywell	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(4) Netywell 7/4, Made all over 2m at Ayr in January and hard to knock his consistency subsequently, finishing behind progressive novices at Carlisle and Aintree on first 2 starts this season. Failed to meet expectations and looked a bit ungainly at Wetherby recently, so he's best watched for now. Ground fine; steady gallop was probably no help when beaten about 6l at Wetherby last time.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 -180%) Bythesametoken	7 7/1(-180%)	(2) Bythesametoken 7/1, Ran at least as well in defeat as when winning at Killarney when finishing runner-up in handicap chase at Down Royal (16.4f, soft) just over 6 weeks ago, running on. Looks the main danger to Real Stone on paper. Irish runner; ground/trip fine and he's pretty much at the top of his game.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/8 -52%) Real Stone	1.375 11/8(-52%)	(1) Real Stone 11/8, Posted career best when taking apart a small field in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 4 weeks ago, jumping superbly. Raised 8 lb but may be capable of better yet. Won a weak race here last time by 20l; has 8lb higher mark but his jockey claims 5lb.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +38%) Rose Sea Has	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Rose Sea Has 5/1, Gained reward for his consistency last season when scoring at Fontwell (17.8f) 12 months ago. Yet to hit top form in 3 runs this term though so others appeal more. Blinkers applied. Last two runs leave him with questions to answer but blinkers could spark something.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Backers of REAL STONE never had a moment of worry as the eight-year-old romped home over C&D last month and he is difficult to oppose, despite a subsequent 8lb hike in the ratings. Bythesametoken finished second to a rival at Down Royal that went on to hit the frame in a Listed contest next time so he appeals as the most likely threat. Netywell can chase the pair home ahead of Rose Sea Has.

This looks to revolve around the lightly-raced REAL STONE, who gained a bloodless success over C&D 4 weeks ago and Dan Skelton's charge is likely capable of better still. Irish-raider Bythesametoken and Netywell can chase him home in that order.

The race that REAL STONE won here last time rather fell to bits but he looked on really good terms with himself.

14:40 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (15/2 -88%) J'Ai Froid	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(3) J'Ai Froid 15/2, Useful handicap hurdler at his best who capitalised on a reduced mark when going in at Leicester last month. Back up 2 lb but he must enter calculations. Bit of an upturn when neck winner in four-runner race at Leicester (1m7f, heavy); stays.
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 +61%) Bushypark	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(6) Bushypark 11/2, C&D winner and fairly useful over hurdles and fences at his best but his good days have been more infrequent in recent seasons. Seems to have returned out of sorts. Comfortably more miss than hit nowadays but fair chance he will get his own way in front.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +10%) Our Sam	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(5) Our Sam 9/4, Progressing really well this term and he completed a hat-trick in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, heavy) 70 days ago. Not taken lightly despite having a career-high mark to overcome. Progressive 7yo, bids to win four in a row; acts on soft but ran poorly sole race on heavy.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +25%) Skandiburg	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Skandiburg 12/1, It's now sixteen runs since his last win in 2020 and he came in only tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more required. Well down the weights but he's not been threatening to break his losing sequence.
4	2 4th (2) (6/4 +40%) Ballymagroarty Boy	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(2) Ballymagroarty Boy 6/4, Course winner who resumed with a career-best success in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, heavy) 11 days ago. Up 4 lb but holds leading claims. Latest go (3m, heavy) was only his second win; consistent and should be seriously involved.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 -57%) Niceandeasy	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(7) Niceandeasy 11/2, Dual-winning chaser in the first half of 2022 but jumping errors consistently proved an issue. Back hurdling when landing 3m2f Kelso handicap last month so needs considering. Back up 3lb after Kelso 3m2f win but his form of previous seasons was significantly better.
6th	1 6th (1) (50/1 -213%) Storm Nelson	50 50/1(-213%)	(1) Storm Nelson 50/1, Won 5 of his 8 starts during a very good spell with Sandy Thomson but pulled up at Aintree for his new trainer last month. Bit to prove. There's a major concern after last two outings, having been sold for £1,500 in between.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

J'AI FROID was able to take advantage of a declining handicap mark when winning at Leicester last month, and he might be worth siding with once again from just 2lb higher. Storm Nelson was pulled up in a typically warm Pertemps Qualifier at Aintree on his seasonal return but must be respected now dropped in class, along with Our Sam, who arrives in search of a four-timer.

BALLYMAGROARTY BOY can boast a course win and looks the way to go on the back of his stylish recent Ffos Las success. Our Sam is enjoying a fine season and rates a big threat however, with Leicester-scorer J'Ai Froid also in the picture.

If heavy ground is a problem for Our Sam, the ones most likely to profit are NICEANDEASY and Ballymagroarty Boy.

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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