UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Despite being impeded by a loose horse for most of the race, SHEEN FALLS TIME did remarkably well to fill the runner-up spot at Leopardstown last month. The daughter of Fastnet Rock makes only her third handicap start and, with the likelihood of more to come, she looks the way to go. Clear Storm finished four lengths clear of the third when runner-up at Hamilton last time and this slight drop in trip looks a good move, so William Haggas' filly has to be considered. Alacrity completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sheen Falls Time 2nd Clear Storm 3rd Alacrity

Spartan Warrior just prevailed by the smallest of margins under a penalty at Beverley in May and Ollie Sangster's gelding commands respect in his bid for a hat-trick of victories. However, a chance can be taken on MISS ALPILLES, who failed to fire on her handicap debut at Ascot when finishing down the field, but the daughter of Sea The Stars takes a step up in trip and has a first-time hood applied. With the booking of Jamie Spencer further enhancing her claims, along with a drop in grade, she looks the one to be on. Aulis is another to note after his second at Newbury.
Prediction : 1st Miss Alpilles 2nd Spartan Warrior 3rd Aulis

JEWEL OF LONDON sets a lofty standard in this contest with a rating of 89 after she finished fourth in the Chesham at Royal Ascot last month. Richard Hannon's charge may only need to produce a repeat of that display in order to prove way too good for these. The main threat might be Renewal, who shaped with bundles of promise when finishing fourth on her debut at Nottingham last month and, with normal improvement, she should go well. Li Ban can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Jewel Of London 2nd Renewal 3rd Li Ban

Vicario certainly deserves a win, having struck the crossbar on her last three starts, and she warrants plenty of respect equipped with a first-time hood, but AALTO rates the one to beat. Ian Williams' charge has been running well in defeat at a higher level and he could prove a tough nut to crack with his sights lowered. Sea The Dream and Love De Vega are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Aalto 2nd Vicario 3rd Sea The Dream

COPPULL HALL LANE looks capable of giving weight and a beating to these rivals, having progressed from her encouraging debut second when running out a comfortable winner at Beverley. Amsterdam built on his sole outing at two when runner-up on his seasonal reappearance at Salisbury last month and he rates the biggest threat, while Apotheosis, Surrey Shadow and Triumph Of Peace add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Coppull Hall Lane 2nd Amsterdam 3rd Apotheosis

Recent Pontefract runner-up Naval Academy is due to go up 2lb in the near future and he must enter calculations, while Streak Lightning and Gentle Ellen could also make their presence felt. The vote, however, goes to KING OF WAR. The son of Churchill has been running consistently well at a higher level and his class may shine through now dropped in grade.
Prediction : 1st King Of War 2nd Naval Academy 3rd Streak Lightning