UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Longhousesignora was successful over fences at Hereford earlier this month and the seven-year-old could prove extremely popular reverting to hurdles off what looks a workable rating. However, this could go the way of David Pipe's BUSTER EDWARDS, who caused a bit of a surprise when winning at 25/1 on that same card and has a great chance of following up off a 4lb higher mark, with Jack Tudor, fresh from Welsh National glory, employed in the saddle. Handicap debutants Donnie Brasco and Akarita Lights are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Buster Edwards 2nd Longhousesignora 3rd Donnie Brasco

Things haven't gone to plan of late for CLOUDY GLEN, who was hunted down in the dying strides at Carlisle earlier this month before falling early when sent off favourite at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. This two-runner race should allow him to get a good look at the obstacles and could provide a confidence-boosting victory for the six-year-old, who represents a team in decent form. A drop back in trip could suit Secret Reprieve, who was second over three miles at Ffos Las last time and he shaped nicely in a competitive heat before that. He is no forlorn hope here in an intriguing match.
Prediction : 1st Cloudy Glen 2nd Secret Reprieve 3rd

FIRST LORD DE CUET created a taking impression when making all to open his hurdles account at Southwell and could be well up to the task of conceding 6lb to all his rivals here as he looks to follow up. Ebony Jewel was third when sent off favourite over track and trip earlier this month and is likely to be thereabouts at the finish, while Frimeur De Lancray was in the process of running a fine race following wind surgery at Catterick when falling late on and warrants a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st First Lord De Cuet 2nd Ebony Jewel 3rd Frimeur De Lancray

LORD DU MESNIL arrives with a progressive profile having landed the Tommy Whittle here in great style nine days ago and there is the possibility of him having more in the locker as he steps up again in distance. Classic Ben was sent off favourite when falling in the voided London National at Sandown and he remains unexposed over staying distances, while recent C&D winner Perfect Candidate and Cheltenham third Potters Legend are both likely to play a part in the finish.
Prediction : 1st Lord Du Mesnil 2nd Classic Ben 3rd Perfect Candidate

FLINCK won well on his handicap debut at Warwick last time out and a 4lb rise in the ratings for that win may not be enough to stop him from taking this race as well. The Con Man and Jelski are handicap debutants who both merit consideration in an open race. Others to note are Theatre Legend, Crixus's Escape and Don Juan Du Gouet.
Prediction : 1st Flinck 2nd The Con Man 3rd Jelski

CHARMIX made an encouraging return to action following a 552-day break at Aintree earlier in the month and, with that run now under his belt, the nine-year-old could be very hard to beat this afternoon. Ravenhill Road should be capable of running well in race of this nature off his current mark, while similar comments apply to Lough Derg Jewel and Craiganboy.
Prediction : 1st Charmix 2nd Ravenhill Road 3rd Lough Derg Jewel

CRYPTO bolted up by 16 lengths on his racecourse debut at Newcastle in March and the five-year-old has to be given the utmost respect today, having been purchased by these connections for 200,000 pounds later that month. Jayaaah has filled second place in both previous starts and could do so once again today, while Onchan and Ask A Honey Bee are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Crypto 2nd Jayaaah 3rd Ask A Honey Bee