UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Some smart prospects go to post, with slight preference for KAMSINAS, who ran well when second behind subsequent Greatwood runner-up Lookaway in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and can build on that. Bowenspark rates as the biggest danger after winning as he liked at Stratford, with any amount of improvement expected following that impressive hurdling bow. Primoz got off the mark at Ayr on his first run under Rules and he should also be in the shake-up.
Prediction : 1st Kamsinas 2nd Bowenspark 3rd Primoz

CHEDDLETON returns to the larger obstacles and runs off 4lb lower than his last chase start, when beaten just over two lengths into second at Wetherby last Christmas. The Jennie Candlish-trained eight-year-old shaped as if he needed the run when fourth over 2m4f over hurdles at Carlisle earlier this month and should benefit from the run. Pay The Piper is feared most having been given a chance by the handicapper, while Real Stone is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Cheddleton 2nd Pay The Piper 3rd Real Stone

PARK HILL DANCER made a mockery of a mark of 115 when scoring in ready fashion on his handicap debut over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in May and an 8lb rise may not be enough to halt his progression. Nicky Henderson's charge, who dug deep to break his duck at Huntingdon prior to that, is fancied to complete a hat-trick, although Irish raider Carnfunnock has to be feared on his return to the fray. Fingal's Hill is on an upward trajectory and is also respected as he goes for a five-timer.
Prediction : 1st Park Hill Dancer 2nd Carnfunnock 3rd Fingals Hill

Last season's National Hunt Chase winner Gaillard Du Mesnil brings bags of fencing experience to the table and he's a fascinating runner for Willie Mullins. However, he has to concede plenty of weight to two very exciting prospects in GREY DAWNING and Apple Away, and this trip is short of his optimum. Apple Away won the Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle in which Grey Dawning fell at last season's Aintree Festival and she may well improve for a fence, but the latter's recent run could prove crucial. Dan Skelton's charge did nothing but improve throughout the last campaign and a lovely pipe-opener, and first spin over fences, at Exeter will have put him spot-on.
Prediction : 1st Grey Dawning 2nd Apple Away 3rd Gaillard Du Mesnil

CRAMBO looked a high-class prospect when taking the EBF Final last season and he confirmed his well-being when beating Santos Blue at Aintree last month. A 6lb rise for that latest success appears to be fair and the step up from 2m4f may bring about further progression from Fergal O'Brien's six-year-old. Slate Lane is an obvious threat given his connections and a mark of 127 may still underestimate him, while Bold Endeavour and Goshhowposh are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Crambo 2nd Slate Lane 3rd Bold Endeavour

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up BRAVEMANSGAME is taken to atone for the disappointment of his narrow defeat in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby on his return. Three weeks on from that run, Paul Nicholls' King George winner can be expected to be ready to go again and he could be a different proposition with his match-fitness topped up. Royale Pagaille goes well fresh and has proven himself over these fences, but last year's winner Protektorat looks the principal danger given he has undergone wind surgery since his fifth in the Gold Cup. Grand National hero Corach Rambler should run his race but faces a stiff task on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Bravemansgame 2nd Protektorat 3rd Royale Pagaille

FAMOUS BRIDGE ended last season with a brace of victories at Wetherby and made a promising comeback when three-parts-of-a-length fourth over an extended 2m4f at Ayr. With that run under his belt, and likely to appreciate stepping back up in trip, he looks to have a huge chance in a competitive finale. Credo ran out an impressive winner on her reappearance at Wincanton and she should remain competitive off a 7lb higher mark. Docpickedme and Wasdell Dundalk also merit shortlist inclusion.
Prediction : 1st Famous Bridge 2nd Credo 3rd Docpickedme