UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Barney's Angel got off the mark in good style on fast ground over this trip at Windsor and looks capable of defying a 3lb rise, although the forecast softer surface is a concern and preference is for MISTRESS LIGHT. The William Haggas-trained filly has shown signs of ability in her three qualifying runs and is fancied take a step forward on her handicap debut off what looks a very workable opening mark of 64. Western Stars ran a big race from the front when a close-up third off this rating over 1m4f at Epsom and must be considered now dropped back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Mistress Light 2nd Western Stars 3rd Barneys Angel

Following a promising debut second, MARIE ELLEN was very keen from the front before weakening late on over 7f at Doncaster and she gets the nod with the return to 6f likely to suit. Conversely, Dramatic Effect was doing her best work at the finish when making the frame over this trip at Newbury and may be in need of an extra furlong, but she remains of serious interest in this company. William Haggas won this race in 2020 and his Dark Sun, who is out of a well-related Listed-placed mare, must be considered on debut, while Stop The Cavalry cost 200,000gns and is another newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Marie Ellen 2nd Dark Sun 3rd Dramatic Effect

Fusterlandia sets the standard with some good efforts in better company than this, but he has had a few chances now and could be worth taking on with AVORIAZ. Andrew Balding's colt left his debut well behind when staying on for a close second after a poor start in a similar event at Ffos Las (fifth has won since) and further progress is expected. Global Skies was keen enough when third over 7f at Yarmouth last week and this drop in trip could see him in a better light.
Prediction : 1st Avoriaz 2nd Fusterlandia 3rd Global Skies

HALA EMARAATY has been highly tried since registering back-to-back victories at the beginning of his career and sets the standard. A respectable fifth in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton, this represents a significant drop in class for the son of Kodiac, who may well be up to giving weight away all round. Due For Luck is feared most, despite a surprise defeat at Chester, while the hat-trick chasing Hedge Fund is another serious contender.
Prediction : 1st Hala Emaraaty 2nd Due For Luck 3rd Hedge Fund

This is within range for CIRCUIT BREAKER, who made triumphant return from a short break with a dominant effort over 2m at Kempton. Put up just 4lb for that comfortable success, the son of Nathaniel is open to any amount of progress in staying handicaps, but this slightly shorter trip can help to counter the relatively quick reappearance. Recent Sandown winner Miller Spirit is respected but has more to do under a 6lb penalty, especially with an additional four furlongs to tackle, so Flower Of Dubai is suggested as more of a threat with her stamina proven.
Prediction : 1st Circuit Breaker 2nd Flower Of Dubai 3rd Miller Spirit

Soft ground will make sure this is a proper stamina test, and ZILLION is expected to relish it. The nine-year-old has won four races, with two of those over further and one on soft ground, and arrives after coming home second in a class 2 handicap at Bath. He races from bottom weight, even before taking into account Mia Nicholls' 7lb claim, and may have the edge on dual C&D winner Billy No Mates, while Lucky's Dream is another to consider for a stable in good form.
Prediction : 1st Zillion 2nd Billy No Mates 3rd Luckys Dream

Young Fire drops a class after finishing fifth at Nottingham on Tuesday and although he was beaten close to five lengths at the line, as a four-time course winner he warrants plenty of respect. PEARL EYE is five years his junior, though, and has already won three times over C&D on varying ground. He was a solid second at Chester recently and could get back to winning ways. Beccara Rose and Conservationist complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Pearl Eye 2nd Young Fire 3rd Beccara Rose