13:30 Haydock

Whizz Kid found the drop in grade to his liking when winning at Doncaster last month, but he may be worth taking on now returned to this higher level. TOO FRIENDLY finished ahead of that rival when fourth at Ascot in February and looks the type who could improve for the application of first-time blinkers. Nayati wasn't disgraced when eighth in the Morebattle at Kelso last time out and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Too Friendly 2nd Nayati 3rd Whizz Kid

14:05 Haydock

GLOBAL FAMENGLORY found only a progressive rival too good at Huntingdon in January and she looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark. La Gomera will need to put her Ludlow disappointment in December behind her, but Alex Hales' mare cannot be ruled out judged on her penultimate effort at Doncaster. Golden Glance arrives in good heart and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Global Famenglory 2nd La Gomera 3rd Golden Glance

14:40 Haydock

MUCHO MAS defied an 80-day absence to win at Sandown last month and a 4lb rise may not prevent him from completing a hat-trick. Neon Moon has yet to win over fences in six attempts, but he has plenty of solid form to his name and can be expected to be in the mix once more. Frenchy Du Large shouldn't be inconvenienced by this drop in distance and also merits respect.
Prediction : 1st Mucho Mas 2nd Neon Moon 3rd Frenchy Du Large

15:15 Haydock

ITSO FURY shaped better than the bare result when third at Ascot in February and, with that form working out well, Jonjo O'Neill's charge makes most appeal. Docpickedme has proven to be a revelation since being switched back to hurdles this season and a 6lb rise for his victory last time at Doncaster should see him remain competitive. Apple Rock finished just under four lengths behind the selection in sixth when last seen and he isn't taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Itso Fury 2nd Docpickedme 3rd Apple Rock

15:50 Haydock

DOMAINE DE L'ISLE bounced back to form with the blinkers refitted at Chepstow recently and another bold bid looks on the cards off only 3lb higher. Calipso Collonges may have found the drop in trip to an extended 2m5f at Ayr last time on the sharp side and better can be expected now facing a stiffer test. Ballinslea Bridge wasn't disgraced when runner-up at Wincanton last week and Harriet Dickin's gelding should not be ruled out in this similar contest.
Prediction : 1st Domaine De LIsle 2nd Calipso Collonges 3rd Ballinslea Bridge

16:25 Haydock

In an open event, a chance is taken on SOME SCOPE, who was taken out of two intended runs on account of soft ground last month, so connections will be hopeful that isn't the case here. A point-to-point winner in May last year, he ought to relish a step up in trip on his handicap bow. Others to note include Marty Time, Here Comes The Man and Aldsworth.
Prediction : 1st Some Scope 2nd Marty Time 3rd Here Comes The Man

17:00 Haydock

UPAGAINSTIT made an immediate impact when sent over fences for the first time, recording a narrow success at Warwick, and a 3lb rise in the handicap could prove lenient given it's unlikely that we've seen the best of him. Croagh Patrick continues to run well in defeat and he merits a place on the shortlist, along with the consistent Fazayte.
Prediction : 1st Upagainstit 2nd Croagh Patrick 3rd Fazayte