UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Runner-up over 1m2f at Wetherby earlier this month, a drop in class could see Auld Toon Loon build on that effort, but he has to shoulder top-weight for this contest. Therefore, preference is for IN THE BREEZE, who arrives here following a creditable third, also over 1m2f, at Windsor on his most recent outing. He was left short of room on that occasion and is fancied to bounce back, while C'mon Kenny is another of interest when considering the booking of William Buick.
Prediction : 1st In The Breeze 2nd Auld Toon Loon 3rd Cmon Kenny

It is hard to oppose the four-timer seeking CARZOLA, who has shown enough in recent contests to suggest she can add to her winning tally here. A further 10lb rise may not be enough to stop her. Law Of The Sea drops in trip following a promising fourth in the Chester Cup last time out and is feared, while Firstman seeks to bounce back from his latest outing at Newmarket.
Prediction : 1st Carzola 2nd Law Of The Sea 3rd Firstman

Any strength in the market would have to be noted for COVEY, who makes his return to turf following an emphatic success at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. A facile winner at Newmarket on his penultimate run, the unexposed son of Frankel could have more to offer and is the one to beat. Others of interest include Gincident, who steps up in class following a comfortable victory at Musselburgh last month, along with the recent C&D winner James Mchenry.
Prediction : 1st Covey 2nd Gincident 3rd James Mchenry

Little Big Bear is clear of these rivals on ratings but has questions to answer after being found lame when last in the 2000 Guineas, so preference is for COLD CASE. Karl Burke's colt won the Commonwealth Cup Trial on his reappearance, showing a likeable attitude to come back after being headed. He won cosily enough in the end by a length and a half and appears likely to make another bold bid. Bradsell, third when favourite behind the selection at Ascot, heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Cold Case 2nd Little Big Bear 3rd Bradsell

A fascinating renewal featuring the reappearance of two of last season's leading sprint juveniles, The Platinum Queen - the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye winner - and Dramatised, who fared much the better of the pair at the Breeders' Cup in the autumn. Both warrant a place on the shortlist along with another filly in Royal Aclaim but the one to beat may be last year's runner-up TWILIGHT CALLS, who will have derived plenty of benefit from a recent prep run on unsuitably soft ground.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Calls 2nd Royal Aclaim 3rd The Platinum Queen

Indian Falcon saw his recent Pontefract success franked when the reopposing William Dewhirst (second) won at Thirsk 16 days ago. There shouldn't be much to separate the pair once more and both merit consideration, but a chance is taken on BIG R. The son of Cotai Glory made a pleasing handicap debut at Salisbury earlier this month. The booking of champion jockey William Buick would appear to signal a statement of intent.
Prediction : 1st Big R 2nd Indian Falcon 3rd William Dewhirst

ZAINALARAB was too keen for his own good when finishing last of eight at Newmarket in September. However, the son of Wootton Bassett had been progressive prior to that effort and after being gelded, he may resume his improvement. This would appear to be wide open though, so he can only receive a tentative vote, with Persuasion appealing as a likely challenger down in class. Others to note include Gorak and Ffion.
Prediction : 1st Zainalarab 2nd Persuasion 3rd Gorak