Horse Racing Betting

Reckless can storm the Temple

Chris Wilson believes Reckless Abandon is the way forward at Haydock; he has a selection for every race. CARTMEL: 5.55 Tick Tocker, 6.25 Charlie Bucket, 6.55 Glen Countess, 7.30 Bollin Fiona, 8.00 Musnad, 8.35 Smart Ruler, 9.05 Glasson Lad. CHESTER: 2.00 Party Ruler, 2.30 Dolphin Rock, 3.10 Yair Hill, 3.40 Mysterious Man, 4.15 Chosen Character, 4.50 Superboot, 5.20 Ralston Road. CURRAGH: 1.45 Perhaps, 2.15 Club Wexford, 2.45 Maarek, 3.20 Magician, 3.55 Caponata, 4.25 Barack, 5.00 Roca Tumu, 5.30 To Choose. FFOS LAS: 5.40 Pru, 6.10 Romney Marsh, 6.40 Lord Grantham, 7.15 Dark And Dangerous, 7.45 Risk, 8.20 Argaum, 8.50 Oscars Way. GOODWOOD: 2.05 Afsare, 2.35 Langavat, 3.05 Beyond Conceit, 3.35 Breton Rock, 4.05 Noble Mission, 4.40 Mon Brav, 5.15 Hidden Belief. HAYDOCK: 2.10 Classic Colori, 2.40 Flashheart, 3.15 Here Comes When, 3.50 RECKLESS ABANDON (NAP), 4.20 Whozthecat, 4.55 Pea Shooter, 5.30 Redvers, 6.00 Enobled. YORK: 1.50 Morache Music, 2.20 Address Unknown, 2.55 Kingsgate Choice, 3.30 Tiger Twenty Two, 4.00 Sirvino, 4.35 Kyllachy Rise, 5.10 Sunnybridge Boy. DOUBLE: Reckless Abandon and Breton Rock. Reckless Abandon can remind everyone of his dramatic turn of foot by winning the Betfred Temple Stakes at Haydock. The Clive Cox-trained three-year-old has become rather a forgotten horse this season, having not visited a racecourse since last October. His juvenile form is outstanding, though, and even if he has developed only marginally over the winter, the colt should still prove a great deal better than most of his rivals on Merseyside. Reckless Abandon was unbeaten as a two-year-old, and signed off for the campaign with a narrow success in the Middle Park Stakes over six furlongs at Newmarket. If anything, his prior top-level triumph in the Prix Morny was even more visually impressive when he trounced subsequent Breeders' Cup winner George Vancouver by three-quarters of a length. There had been much clamour for Reckless Abandon to step up to a mile for the 2000 Guineas this term, but Cox knows this horse is all about pace and resisted what must have been a great temptation. His pragmatic approach with the son of Exchange Rate can be rewarded by victory on his seasonal return. Three-year-olds often struggle against their elders in these sort of races, but Reckless Abandon should be an exception to that rule, such has been his verve for racing and potential for even greater things. Expect jockey Adam Kirby to break smartly from stall five, after which he might not see another rival until after they have crossed the line. Breton Rock is a worthy supplementary wager in the 32Red Handicap at Goodwood. The Bahamian Bounty colt has only raced three times, but has made quite an impression for the David Simcock team. Unbeaten as a two-year-old, he again impressed on his return over a mile at Chester's May meeting, when he got to within a length of the race-fit Here Comes When. Breton Rock had a troubled run to the line on the Roodee, before finishing with a wet sail, which perhaps explains why the assessor has raised him 6lb for this assignment. Be that as it may, the suspicion remains that Simcock's inmate is little better than a handicapper. Noble Mission drops down to Listed level for the Tapster Stakes, which might be enough to regain his appetite for the game. Sir Henry Cecil's colt has not yet sparkled this term, but it is interesting connections have taken him out of the Group company for the first time since last May. Just as important is the fact the full brother to Frankel is already a course and distance winner at the demanding Sussex circuit, having claimed the Gordon Stakes last summer. Plenty of attention will be given to Address Unknown in the Stowe Family Law LLP Grand Cup at York - and he should deliver. This looks a logical next port of call for the Chester Cup winner, whose staying credentials can no longer be questioned. Mysterious Man was a slightly unfortunate loser at Salisbury earlier in the month, but redemption can be swift and sweet in the Bloom Gin Handicap at Chester. Tick Tocker also receives a big thumbs-up in the Sticky Toffee Pudding Novices' Hurdle at Cartmel, with Argaum the pick in the Fosters Handicap Hurdle at Ffos Las. The biggest race of the day is in Ireland, though, where attentions will be fixed solely on the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh. There is seemingly the width of a cigarette between the protagonists in the Classic, but it might pay to side with Magician, who genuinely excelled in the Dee Stakes at Chester a fortnight ago.

Time to Shell out

Anita Chambers believes it could be easy pickings for Oyster Shell at Towcester tonight; she has a pick for every UK and Irish race. CATTERICK: 6.35 Bondi Beach Boy, 7.05 Arabda, 7.35 Legal Bond, 8.05 Whitecrest, 8.35 Pertuis, 9.05 Imperial Spirit. CORK: 5.35 Templeton, 6.10 Gabriel Brandy, 6.40 Carpet Elegance, 7.10 Sebadee, 7.40 Cloone Springs, 8.10 Push The Button, 8.40 Ronava. GOODWOOD: 2.00 Chance Of Romance 2.35 Flexible Flyer, 3.10 Centred, 3.45 CONTRIBUTER (NAP), 4.20 Wentworth, 4.55 Auction, 5.30 Dangerous Age. HAYDOCK: 2.20 Dolphin Village, 2.55 Stepping Out, 3.30 Lord Ashley, 4.05 Surround Sound, 4.40 Manchestar, 5.15 Al Furat. MUSSELBURGH: 6.15 Landesherr, 6.45 Money Team, 7.15 Code Six, 7.45 Rocktherunway, 8.15 Size, 8.45 Polish Crown, 9.15 Jebel Tara. TOWCESTER: 5.55 Ullswater, 6.25 Surf And Turf, 6.55 Oyster Shell, 7.25 Conigre, 7.55 Marico, 8.25 Roseneath, 8.55 Oscar's Pet. YARMOUTH: 2.10 Scala Romana, 2.45 See The Storm, 3.20 Tahlia Ree, 3.55 Jonnie Skull, 4.30 Eshtiaal, 5.05 Star Alliance, 5.40 Senora Lobo. DOUBLE: Contributer and Wentworth. Contributer had to settle for second at Chester earlier this month but can get back on the winning trail in the Casco Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood on Friday. Ed Dunlop's charge came off second best to impressive winner Magician in a Dee Stakes that turned into something of a tactical battle, but he probably lacked the necessary change of gear to beat the speedy victor. Magician is viewed as a serious Classic candidate by the Ballydoyle team, so his four-length defeat cannot really be counted as too much of a disappointment. Contributer had previously won a conditions event over 10 furlongs at Ascot, beating Cruck Realta by just over a length, with that one subsequently going on to show up well in a couple of Listed outings. The son of Galileo steps up slightly in trip to a mile and three furlongs here which should be in his favour as he looks certain to appreciate this kind of trip on breeding. Just three go to post so there is every chance tactics could once again come into play, but with Ryan Moore in the plate this time, Contributer will certainly have the right man at the reins. Wentworth has been the subject of some encouraging gallops reports and is worth supporting as he makes his reappearance in the IBA Stakes. Richard Hannon's charge arrived with a tall reputation ahead of his racecourse bow at the Glorious meeting last summer but after enjoying no sort of luck in running, he was only sixth behind subsequent Group Two winner Steeler. Wentworth soon atoned for that defeat at York before going in again in a mile conditions race at Newbury, despite making slightly hard work of it on that occasion. Richard Hughes was talking in terms of French Classics after that win so it is interesting that Wentworth tries six furlongs this time and off a mark of 92, he might have a bit in hand yet. Centred may take some beating in the Air BP Stakes after opening her account at Pontefract at the beginning of the month. Hailing from the family of Group-race winners Eleanora Duse and Scottish Stage, she really found her stride in the closing stages over 10 furlongs that day and will surely thrive for this switch up to a mile and a half. Tahlia Ree did not appear to appreciate two quick runs towards the end of last month but should be back on form for the Dennis Harold Barrett Fillies' Handicap at Yarmouth. She seems to have struck up a good relationship with apprentice Louis Steward and his 7lb claim should come in handy again. Lord Ashley is the choice in Haydock's PHS Waterlogic Classified Stakes after a very useful performance in winning a Thirsk maiden in April. Fourth on his only juvenile start, Tom Dascombe's charge stepped up to defy an unfavourable draw in Yorkshire and win by five lengths. While it may not have been the best race, the style of his win cannot be faulted and the Iffraaj gelding appears to be on the up. Rocktherunway can go well in Musselburgh's Pentland Land Rover Handicap, while Whitecrest can take the racinguk.com Handicap at Catterick. Oyster Shell should also do the business in the KJM Group "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Towcester.

Jan can be De man

Anita Chambers' nap Elik duly obliged at Goodwood on Thursday. She has a tip for every UK race. CLONMEL: 5.55 Half Moon, 6.25 Castletimon, 6.55 Sweet Refusal, 7.25 The Black Devil, 8.00 Zemario, 8.30 Sulki Rose, 9.00 Tikka Light. GOODWOOD: 2.00 Ihtimal, 2.35 Mysterial, 3.10 The Confessor, 3.45 ELIK (NAP), 4.20 Danvilla, 4.55 Maria Montez. HAYDOCK: 2.20 Sleeping Giant, 2.55 Reflect, 3.30 Bunker, 4.05 Dubai Hills, 4.40 Bondesire, 5.15 Delightful Sleep. SALISBURY: 6.10 Mystique Rider, 6.40 Basle, 7.15 Ramata, 7.45 Porcini, 8.20 Nateeja, 8.50 Jan De Heem. SANDOWN: 6.00 Wind Fire, 6.30 Khotan, 7.05 Ogbourne Downs, 7.35 Theodore Gericault, 8.10 Excellent Result, 8.40 Magique. WETHERBY: 2.10 Granwood, 2.45 County Zen, 3.20 Jack The Gent, 3.55 Akula, 4.30 De Boitron, 5.05 Halifax, 5.40 Definitely Glad. DOUBLE: Elik and Mysterial. Elik can shed her maiden tag in style with victory in the Listed Height of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood on Thursday. This race, which used to be known as the Lupe Stakes, looks an ideal opportunity for Sir Michael Stoute's filly as she has been making significant progress with every outing so far. Hailing from a stout family, Elik never really appealed as a juvenile prospect but she was not disgraced in two outings before being given a winter break. Pitched back into action in a Wolverhampton maiden last month, she ran into one too good in Woodland Aria, a filly who was capable enough to finish third in the Musidora at York last week. Stoute took a more moderate approach with his inmate, though, and opted to line up in the Cheshire Oaks but Elik did not enjoy the best of trips, being bumped a furlong out, before staying on well to claim fourth. She was only beaten three lengths by winner Banoffee that day and a similar performance would certainly put her on the premises here. Mysterial can make a winning bow in handicap company in the Winner Plant UK Stakes. He took his time to break his maiden, finally coming good at the fifth attempt when fitted with blinkers at Warwick last month. The headgear certainly seemed to focus his mind on the task and can do the job once again here. Sleeping Giant was a bit disappointing on his racecourse bow at Chepstow but should be wiser for the experience in the 32Red Maiden Stakes at Haydock. Formerly trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre, he did not run as a juvenile and looked sure to improve for a switch up in trip when unable to quicken over 10 furlongs at his first attempt. Bondesire made a promising start when third on her return and she can build on that effort in the 32Red Casino Handicap. Ogbourne Downs looks to have a nice future ahead of him judged on his debut win at Windsor and he starts on the handicap path at Sandown. Charlie Hills' runner emerged on top in a tight maiden event last month and is pitched in off a mark of 79 in the Waterloo Handicap. That does not look too harsh on the face of it and Ogbourne Downs could well line up in better company later in the year. Nateeja should go close in the Bathwick Tyres Bournemouth Handicap at Salisbury, while Jack The Gent is the choice in Wetherby's Yorkshire Post Ladies Evening - 30th May Novices' Chase.