UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

MINERS GAMBLE took a step back in the right direction when runner-up over 7f here and although comfortably put in her place, the winner has since numbered Mysteryofthesands among her victims when going in again at Beverley. Brian Ellison's gelding is just preferred to Hello Cotai, who also arrives on the back of a second placing and won't need the application of blinkers to prompt too much improvement. Lady Ava ended 2023 on a high by getting off the mark on soft ground at Catterick, while more is anticipated from Questionable now she goes handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Miners Gamble 2nd Hello Cotai 3rd Lady Ava

Even though the winner has since performed well in Listed company, Shemozzle's costly defeat over C&D leaves a bitter taste and she will do well to successfully concede weight all round. D Flawless gained compensation for her debut near-miss when winning as odds of 1/6 suggested she would at Chelmsford, but a chance is taken on the fitness of MIZUUMI. Marco Botti's filly accounted for a couple of subsequent winners on her Kempton introduction and, given time to strengthen up further, she appears to have a bright future.
Prediction : 1st Mizuumi 2nd D Flawless 3rd Shemozzle

Yaroogh is fully expected to come on from his debut in a hot Newmarket novice, but the performance inspired little confidence so it's best to look to the newcomers. By and large, Charlie Appleby's juveniles have hit the ground running so CAVALLO BAY, a speedily-bred Pinatubo colt out of a Grade 1 winner, has claims that are there for all to see. Chelsea Embankment's price rose to 92,000gns as a yearling so he warrants attention, and Moon Sniper is out of a half-sister to Group 1 winners Persuasive and Creative Force so is one to consider at potentially longer odds.
Prediction : 1st Cavallo Bay 2nd Chelsea Embankment 3rd Moon Sniper

A contest in which the market is likely to prove a good indicator, though a chance can be taken on EARTHY. Earthlight has made a bright start to his stallion career, and Amy Murphy's filly, who is related to five separate winners, looks a likely type on her racecourse bow. Karl Burke's juveniles have once again come out firing, so it would come as no surprise to see Toomuchforme go well, while others to note include Loch Leven, Stage Effect and John's Dragon.
Prediction : 1st Earthy 2nd Toomuchforme 3rd Loch Leven

Others might be open to more improvement, but this looks to be an excellent opportunity for AZURE BLUE, whose stable have hit a real purple patch of late. Michael Dods' mare was far from disgraced in the Duke Of York on her reappearance nine days ago, and has upwards of 14lb in hand on official ratings. Electric Storm hit the woodwork in a similar contest at Bath last month and might prove to be the main danger, although Got To Love A Grey and Queen Of Zafeen must enter calculations too.
Prediction : 1st Azure Blue 2nd Electric Storm 3rd Got To Love A Grey

PEARL EYE is versatile regarding ground preference and, having started the current campaign with a win and a respectable fourth-placed finish at Pontefract and Chester respectively, the four-year-old has a lot going for him here. Never Ending and Arkendale appeal most from the remainder with a recent run under their belts, but Doha is a filly on the upgrade and is a key player on her handicap debut off a workable mark.
Prediction : 1st Pearl Eye 2nd Doha 3rd Never Ending

Amancio wasn't showing any signs of stopping when he made all over a mile here last month and is a solid option with Rose Dawes retaining the ride. However, a 5lb higher mark combined with the additional stamina demands make for a stiffer test. With that in mind, the vote goes to ROGUE RAIDER, who already has C&D experience and is open to any amount of progression on just his second start for Peter Chapple-Hyam. Handicap debutant Corrales is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Raider 2nd Amancio 3rd Corrales