UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

In a wide-open affair where a case can be made for the majority, SON OF MAN can get his supporters off to a winning start. The son of Dark Angel ran well without winning in Pattern races towards the back end of last season and, pitched into handicap company off what looks a workable mark, he gets the vote to come home in front, with any further rainfall a positive. Volterra made light work of a subsequent winner over a mile at Newmarket earlier this month and he is respected for all that a 9lb higher mark demands more. Blue Lemons and Nellie Leylax are also noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Son Of Man 2nd Volterra 3rd Blue Lemons

The speedy Live In The Dream is the obvious pace angle into the race and he warrants the utmost respect on his seasonal reappearance, but on forecast rain-softened ground the final furlong could be agonising for his supporters. Preference is for SEVEN QUESTIONS. George Scott's charge got up late on to score in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a Newmarket Group 3 over this trip earlier in the month and has race-fitness on his side. Australian raider Asfoora showed terrific early speed from a wide draw when finishing fourth on her last start and she completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Seven Questions 2nd Live In The Dream 3rd Asfoora

The unbeaten VANDEEK was last seen running out an impressive winner of the Middle Park at Newmarket last September, and this looks a good opportunity for him to get his campaign off to a winning start and cement his position and the head of the betting for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Esquire made a winning seasonal reappearance over 7f at Newbury and is the main danger to the selection, while Orne, last seen finishing down the field in a Longchamp Group 1 over a mile, is a fascinating each-way prospect tackling 6f for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Vandeek 2nd Esquire 3rd Orne

ENGLISH OAK made a pleasing start to his campaign this year with a runner-up effort in a class 2 event at Newmarket earlier in the month, and the handicapper may have been kind to leave his mark alone. Ed Walker's four-year-old is the least exposed in the field and he looks well placed to go one better, with his main threat possibly being Zip, who hit the crossbar over track and trip in this grade two starts ago. Of the remainder, Metabolt makes the most appeal with James Doyle booked.
Prediction : 1st English Oak 2nd Zip 3rd Metabolt

Law Of The Sea hit the frame in the Chester Plate off a 2lb lower rating and he is likely to be on the premises again under Richard Kingscote, but the vote goes to NOTHING TO SEA. The son of Sea The Moon struck on his handicap bow over 1m6f at Sandown last year and he could improve further for this step up in trip. He is taken to prove too good for his rivals, while Emiyn holds an obvious chance after taking the silver medal in the Chester Cup.
Prediction : 1st Nothing To Sea 2nd Law Of The Sea 3rd Emiyn

After shaping as if this extra yardage would suit when winning going away over 5f at Beverley earlier this month, BRUMMELL looks set to follow up that success. Julie Camacho's charge has been raised 7lb in the ratings for that two-length victory which may not halt the three-year-old while he's still progressing. The Amazon rates as the biggest danger on his first handicap start after an impressive success over 6f at Windsor last time, while fellow last-time-out winner Charlie Mason should also be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Brummell 2nd The Amazon 3rd Charlie Mason

Alshadhian was a good second over 1m6f at this venue on his latest outing last September and, should he return to the track in similar form, he might be difficult to beat. However, having spent 260 days off the track, Alan King's runner may need the run and the race-fit WESTERN STARS gets the nod after a decent third over 1m4f at Newbury last time. Jim Boyle's charge remains on the same mark and can put in a bold bid once more, while Eyetrap is worthy of consideration too.
Prediction : 1st Western Stars 2nd Alshadhian 3rd Eyetrap