UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

BOLSENA made a very promising start to her career when only beaten half a length over C&D on her racecourse debut and she looks the one to beat in this field. Kevin Ryan's filly showed some inexperience on that occasion, notably racing quite keenly, yet she still went close and she can be seen to better effect today. Marama rates as the biggest danger with the daughter of Sea The Moon representing powerful connections, while Zainabb should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Bolsena 2nd Marama 3rd Zainabb

There are plenty in with chances here and the tentative vote goes to WOOLHAMPTON, who bounced back to form when third over 5f at Ascot last time and she appears likely to offer another bold bid. Rod Millman's charge was only beaten a length on that occasion and she wouldn't have to improve too much to get her head in front off the same mark. The consistent Silky Wilkie is likely to pose the biggest questions to the selection having been given a chance to feature by the handicapper, while Proverb caught the eye when finishing quickly for a good fifth over 5f at York last time and he can reverse the form with Manila Scouse (third) off 2lb better terms.
Prediction : 1st Woolhampton 2nd Silky Wilkie 3rd Proverb

BERNARDO O'REILLY ran a very good race when fourth in the Silver Cup at Ayr last week and this looks a good opportunity for him to get his head back in front. Richard Spencer's runner was well backed on that occasion and he can gain compensation having been dropped 1lb in the ratings for that near three-length defeat. May Sonic appears primed to offer another bold bid after successive seconds at Newbury and Southwell respectively, while Knebworth is also worthy of serious consideration.
Prediction : 1st Bernardo OReilly 2nd May Sonic 3rd Knebworth

John Quinn has enjoyed a fine season with his juveniles and STAY IN THE GAME looks capable of adding to his tally. The Too Darn Hot colt, a half-brother to four winners, just found things happening too quickly over a sharp 7f at Thirsk first time out but his third-placed finish bodes well for his chances over this extra furlong. Nicely-bred pair Move On In and Otto Flash also showed potential first time out and would have to be considered if attracting market support.
Prediction : 1st Stay In The Game 2nd Move On In 3rd Otto Flash

Former Group 2-winning veteran Safe Voyage took full advantage of a falling mark at Chester last time and remains of interest despite a 5lb rise, while similar sentiments apply to fellow last-time-out winners Helm Rock and Maywake, who have both been hit with a 6lb rise for career-best efforts. For all that, if there is any value here, it may lie with proven soft-ground performer MILLEBOSC, who could potentially relish this return to 1m from an ever-plummeting mark.
Prediction : 1st Millebosc 2nd Safe Voyage 3rd Helm Rock

You can make a fair case that OUR HAVANA has been let in lightly off an opening mark of 73, following a runner-up finish over 7f at Chester, and the son of Havana Grey can get off the mark on his handicap debut. The selection may get some pace pressure from Gone Rogue, who also moves into nurseries on the back of a good win at Musselburgh last time and won't go down easily. Burdett is another whose best days lie ahead and should be involved.
Prediction : 1st Our Havana 2nd Gone Rogue 3rd Burdett

Things haven't really clicked for DE VEGA'S WARRIOR since joining Mick Appleby but his mark has dropped as a result and he's in much calmer waters here today, so he could finally get off the mark. Cool Party will be dangerous if he's left alone on the lead on a track that suits his running style. Prince Alex has won over C&D in the past and shaped last time like he's coming to hand, so has to be considered.
Prediction : 1st De Vegas Warrior 2nd Prince Alex 3rd Cool Party