UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

COTAI BELLE continued her progression when opening her account in a maiden at Wetherby last month. An opening mark of 77 could prove lenient for Richard Fahey's filly and she's taken to follow up. Proof bounced back to form with a respectable second at Goodwood a fortnight ago and may serve most resistance to the selection, ahead of fellow handicap debutant U Turn.
Prediction : 1st Cotai Belle 2nd Proof 3rd U Turn

Having made all to gain a breakthrough victory at Southwell in January, Mdawi must enter the reckoning on his handicap bow. The Wootton Bassett colt should prove as effective debuting on turf, but KINGMAKER rates the most solid proposition. Andrew Balding's inmate has filled the runner-up spot on his last two outings in handicap company and compensation could be on the cards. Kentucky River is also worth a second look in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Kingmaker 2nd Mdawi 3rd Kentucky River

A switch to handicap company proved just the trick for DREAM ANGEL when bagging a first career victory at Wetherby 15 days ago. Richard Fahey's filly is effectively 1lb lower in the ratings if taking Warren Fentiman's 5lb claim into account and a brace may beckon. Having scored in three of her last four outings, Romantic Spirit warrants respect reverting to turf. Broadstone and Joyful Sound could also make their presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Dream Angel 2nd Romantic Spirit 3rd Broadstone

ARTANIS failed to justify favouritism when second on her racecourse bow at Doncaster last month, but that was still a promising effort. George Boughey's youngster is likely to have learnt a great deal from that experience and can take a step forward to strike. Celestra is a half-sister to Remaat, who was a winner as a juvenile, so she is one to watch in the betting market for the Gosden team. Any market confidence behind Evolutionist would also be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Artanis 2nd Celestra 3rd Evolutionist

INDIAN SPRINGS took a big step forward from his first outing to comfortably shed his maiden tag at Newmarket in April and he has been gelded since. The son of Too Darn Hot now has a penalty to carry, but that is unlikely to prevent him from going in again. Grey Jaguar cost 85,000 euros as a yearling and is a half-brother to dual Group winner Ocean Jewel. Moderna has shown ability in both starts to date and can pick up any pieces.
Prediction : 1st Indian Springs 2nd Grey Jaguar 3rd Moderna

SWORD showed a big chunk of improvement in a first-time hood to make his way through the field to triumph at Leicester last month. The son of Kingman makes just his third start for the David O'Meara stable and could defy a 3lb rise. Desert Falcon mounted a bold bid in an attempt to complete the hat-trick when second at Thirsk last time and is one to take seriously. Havana Prince looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Sword 2nd Desert Falcon 3rd Havana Prince