UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

With the likes of Chti Balko, Lord Of Cheshire and Whistle Stop Tour all likely to want to make the running, it might pay to side with hold-up performer EL JEFE, who arrives in fine form having recorded a brace of victories at Sedgefield recently. Sacre Pierre has been off the track since March, but he can go well when fresh and is handicapped to do so.
Prediction : 1st El Jefe 2nd Chti Balko 3rd Lord Of Cheshire

DOYEN STAR failed to make an impact in a Grade 2 at Wincanton on his chasing debut, but a drop in class ought to present Evan Williams' charge with a gilt-edged opportunity. That said, Inedit Star heads the trio on official ratings and he should progress from his recent Wetherby second. Issuing Authority has a bit to find, but any improvement will bring him firmly into the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Doyen Star 2nd Inedit Star 3rd Issuing Authority

Having secured a midfield finish in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April, ALFIE'S PRINCESS has not looked back upon switching to hurdles, winning on both starts. She faces some equally as exciting prospects today, but the daughter of Shirocco can stand her authority in this higher grade. Little Miss Dante completed the hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month and must be feared. Others to note include Pawapuri and El Elefante.
Prediction : 1st Alfies Princess 2nd Little Miss Dante 3rd Pawapuri

Enqarde won this in 2021 off a 1lb higher mark and is back for more after winning on his return at Warwick in November. The nine-year-old is impossible to ignore, but he may have to settle for a place on this occasion. Famous Bridge seems likely to prove popular after winning last time out, but he was only a length in front of CREDO that day, and he meets that rival on 3lb worse terms now. The selection stays even further and a fast-run race, as expected here, could play to his strengths.
Prediction : 1st Credo 2nd Famous Bridge 3rd Enqarde

The early betting suggests this is wide-open, but with the Donald McCain yard in among the winners, GOOBINATOR could go well. Last seen winning on the Flat at Catterick in late-October, the returns to hurdles doesn't appear likely to stop him from progressing further. Stable companion Word Has It won at Fontwell last month and only has 1lb more from the handicapper now which makes him a serious rival, along with Risk D'Argent, who looks booked for yet another place over the smaller obstacles. Jagwar was narrowly denied when second on his UK debut at Aintree in October and should go well again.
Prediction : 1st Goobinator 2nd Word Has It 3rd Risk DArgent

Backers of REAL STONE never had a moment of worry as the eight-year-old romped home over C&D last month and he is difficult to oppose, despite a subsequent 8lb hike in the ratings. Bythesametoken finished second to a rival at Down Royal that went on to hit the frame in a Listed contest next time so he appeals as the most likely threat. Netywell can chase the pair home ahead of Rose Sea Has.
Prediction : 1st Real Stone 2nd Bythesametoken 3rd Netywell

J'AI FROID was able to take advantage of a declining handicap mark when winning at Leicester last month, and he might be worth siding with once again from just 2lb higher. Storm Nelson was pulled up in a typically warm Pertemps Qualifier at Aintree on his seasonal return but must be respected now dropped in class, along with Our Sam, who arrives in search of a four-timer.
Prediction : 1st JAi Froid 2nd Storm Nelson 3rd Our Sam