UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

CHAMBARD lost little in defeat when second over the extended 2m3f at Carlisle last time and he is expected to improve for this drop back in trip, a distance similar to when he rattled the crossbar at Ludlow in February. Black Key has been off the track since finishing behind subsequent Grade 2 winner Grand Sancy here in November and likely has better to offer, while Captain Moirette also warrants plenty of respect after scoring stylishly at Catterick.
Prediction : 1st Chambard 2nd Black Key 3rd Captain Moirette

VIVA VITTORIA stayed on strongly when scoring over 2m4f at Market Rasen last month and could improve for this step up in trip as she bids to notch a double. Shapiro scored with plenty in hand when landing a novice hurdle at Fontwell last weekend and would have strong credentials if turned out following a quick turnaround. Point winner Escort'namix fell on her hurdles bow at Sedgefield but likely has better to offer under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Viva Vittoria 2nd Shapiro 3rd Escortnamix

SCORPION SID made all to win a beginners' chase over 2m3f here in December and, if he can bounce back from a wayward effort on his handicap bow here in February, it would come as no surprise to see him go well off his current rating. Whoshotwho drops back in trip after picking up minor money over 2m7f at Taunton and is considered the main danger, ahead of Newcastle second Cave Top and Knockrobin, who is sporting first-time blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Scorpion Sid 2nd Whoshotwho 3rd Cave Top

ECEPARTI only found the smart Dino Velvet too good over the extended 2m at Stratford last time and looks poised to claim a first victory under Rules in the UK for Venetia Williams. The extra distance should suit this improving five-year-old and he can strike on just his second handicap outing. Ettila De Sivola was third at Sedgefield latest and is a smashing long-term prospect, while Nefyn Point has shown promise in his career so far and is another name to note.
Prediction : 1st Eceparti 2nd Ettila De Sivola 3rd Nefyn Point

Dartford Warbler could only manage fourth when pestered for the lead over the extended 3m2f at Sedgefield latest and he could do better now dropped back in trip, while Oneida Tribe deserves greater respect from the layers this time after finishing fourth at 40-1 at Warwick in January. However, this can go the way of BOB FORD, a likeable veteran who impressed when third on heavy ground over 2m4f at Uttoxeter on Saturday. He has clearly taken that race well, and should appreciate this extra yardage.
Prediction : 1st Bob Ford 2nd Dartford Warbler 3rd Oneida Tribe

HEAR THE CHIMES has won two of his last three races, including most recently under Sam Twiston-Davies, and he can continue his rich vein of form for Shaun Harris. A 6lb rise doesn't look too harsh, and he should prove too strong over this extra distance for Morning Royalty, who is capable on his day. Top Billing has dropped to a tempting mark, while Flemens Story, equipped with a first-time tongue-tie on his handicap bow, is no forlorn hope either.
Prediction : 1st Hear The Chimes 2nd Morning Royalty 3rd Flemens Story

FARRANTS WAY has been unfortunate enough to bump into the classy King Roland in both starts thus far and he could get off the mark here for Venetia Williams. The five-year-old looks a smashing long-term prospect, and can prove too strong for Foxey, who shaped well at both Market Rasen and Newcastle before disappointing slightly at Kelso last time. The betting market could prove a good guide to Cheddleton's chances on debut.
Prediction : 1st Farrants Way 2nd Foxey 3rd Cheddleton