UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

It was a pleasing seasonal reappearance for last year's Nunthorpe hero LIVE IN THE DREAM, who was only picked up late on by Kerdos in the Temple Stakes here a fortnight ago. He's likely to step forward with that run under his belt and, with the return to a quicker surface an added positive, Adam West's talented five-year-old is hard to oppose. Democracy Dilemma posted a career-best performance when filling the runner-up spot in the Dash at Epsom last Saturday and is one to be interested in. All of Believing's best form has come over 6f, but the daughter of Mehmas could go well if they go too hard up front.
Prediction : 1st Live In The Dream 2nd Democracy Dilemma 3rd Believing

Maghlaak can be forgiven for his below-par showing at Redcar last time out having been positioned unfavourably throughout, and the son of Muhaarar might sharpen up for the fitting of first-time blinkers. However, it is IRON LION who shades preference. The son of Roaring Lion didn't appear to handle the undulations of Newmarket on his latest start, but he had been steadily progressive prior to that performance and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back on this more conventional track. Others to note include Max Mayhem and Divina Grace.
Prediction : 1st Iron Lion 2nd Maghlaak 3rd Max Mayhem

Sapphire Seas has flattered to deceive in a couple of Group 2 events since the turn of the year, most recently in the Middleton at York. Pedigree suggests she will relish this longer trip, though, and the drop in class must be viewed as a positive to her chances. NIGHT SPARKLE found significant improvement as a four-year-old last season, and she was an excellent second in the Bronte at York on her reappearance a fortnight ago. Andrew Balding's string often improve for their first run and, should she follow suit, the Postponed mare might be the answer. The unexposed Queen Of The Pride finished second in the Daisy Warwick at Goodwood last month and must enter calculations too.
Prediction : 1st Night Sparkle 2nd Sapphire Seas 3rd Queen Of The Pride

Noble Dynasty made every yard of the running to score by two lengths in a class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time, which puts him on a rating of 110 and running to that level gives him a big shout. However, the vote goes to POGO, who finished in front of Witch Hunter (third) by over two lengths when second in the Spring Trophy over track and trip last time. Charles Hills' eight-year-old looks the way to go, while Ramazan is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Pogo 2nd Noble Dynasty 3rd Ramazan

Silver Trumpet has recorded three wins out of his last four starts, including at Salisbury last time, and he should go well off 9lb higher than that four-length victory. However, SHY HI BYE is the one to be on. William Haggas' three-year-old did just enough to be victorious over 6f at Ayr last time and she may appreciate this step back up in trip on her handicap debut. Commander Of Life is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Shy Hi Bye 2nd Silver Trumpet 3rd Commander Of Life

WILTSHIRE had a few of these behind, including Billyjoh (seventh), when scoring in this grade at Newbury two starts ago before failing to justify favouritism there last time, but that run was too bad to be true. If the son of Aclaim can bounce back, then he could be the one to beat. Al Barez is seeking the hat-trick after beating Billyjoh by a neck at Southwell in April and he should be thereabouts once again, while Intrinsic Bond is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Wiltshire 2nd Al Barez 3rd Intrinsic Bond

CERULEAN BAY hasn't had much luck here on his last couple of appearances, staying on into third after being held up for a run before meeting trouble when co-favourite for the Silver Bowl. He appears weighted to go close and deserves a change of fortune. Only a neck separated Dashing Darcey and Gressington when fourth and fifth at Newmarket, and there should be little between them again. Gunfighter acquitted himself well at Chester's May meeting, although the biggest threat to the selection could come in the shape of handicap debutant Secret World.
Prediction : 1st Cerulean Bay 2nd Secret World 3rd Gunfighter

THE ICE PHOENIX confirmed the promise of his Newmarket third when winning with something up his sleeve at Ascot and he is open to plenty more improvement. A 6lb turnaround in the weights may not be enough for third home Crown Estate to reverse the form, while runner-up Zain Blue has struggled since, and a bigger danger may be presented by Liveandletlive, who easily landed a gamble at Nottingham. Phone Tag, Christian David and Swift Victory are all worth a look.
Prediction : 1st The Ice Phoenix 2nd Liveandletlive 3rd Phone Tag