UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Spartan Times arrives in great form with four wins and a second from his last five starts, including a recent success at Ripon, but he has a 5lb penalty and takes a step up in class. PRALOGNAN travels over from Ireland after victories at Downpatrick over hurdles and on the Newcastle Tapeta before being denied a clear run at Galway. With Derek O'Connor riding, he could get back to winning ways. Ribble River is another to consider under the in-form Henry Callan.
Prediction : 1st Pralognan 2nd Spartan Times 3rd Ribble River

COMMANDING OFFICER has plenty of stamina in his pedigree as a son of Teofilo out of a Maxios mare and although yet to live up to expectations with a third here and a fourth at York, the step up from 7f ought to bring some improvement for the stable that has won the last four runnings of this contest. Celestarak looked the sort to move on from his debut effort and is another to consider, alongside newcomer Faeberon, who cost 475,000gns as a yearling.
Prediction : 1st Commanding Officer 2nd Celestarak 3rd Faeberon

Capall Rasa appeared as if he would improve for the experience when a distant third of four at Yarmouth, but he still looks vulnerable to a newcomer in this line-up. William Haggas loves a winner here and he introduces GASPACHO, a daughter of Ghaiyyath from a good family, and she may prove forward enough to win at the first attempt under Cieren Fallon. Aerial Silk is also of interest under Danny Tudhope, who rode the winner of this race last season.
Prediction : 1st Gaspacho 2nd Aerial Silk 3rd Capall Rasa

DEMETRIUS is progressing nicely and, typically of a Sir Mark Prescott-trained horse, he could be ahead of his mark now he steps up in trip. After 6f wins at Catterick and Chelmsford, the son of Dream Ahead has improved with each run in a handicap and, 2lb well-in under a penalty for the latest success, this could be another well-executed plot by his astute trainer. Fellow penalised/last-time winners Blue To Blue and Lyra Lea are also potentially well treated and make this competitive.
Prediction : 1st Demetrius 2nd Blue To Blue 3rd Lyra Lea

ALAMINOS impressed when making a successful racecourse debut at Thirsk and could cope with carrying a penalty at this stage of his development. The prospect of slower ground shouldn't be too much of an issue for the son of Pinatubo and he is difficult to oppose. Napolian was hampered when third in that race and can do better with a clear run. Division, who cost 800,000gns as a yearling, should be wiser after his rallying second on his Windsor introduction.
Prediction : 1st Alaminos 2nd Napolian 3rd Division

A few with chances, perhaps none more so than ALBANY, who was able to build on her seasonal return when defeated by a head at York. Ralph Beckett's charge shouldn't be inconvenienced by a drop in trip and although 3lb higher, is likely to have more in the locker. Hot Flame, second on her Newmarket comeback when attempting to supplement her Yarmouth debut success, is another potential improver who must enter calculations. Others to note include Consecrated and the class-dropping Music Piece.
Prediction : 1st Albany 2nd Hot Flame 3rd Consecrated

King Of The Sea arrives following triumphs over this C&D and at Salisbury. Ed Walker's charge isn't in any deeper now and a 4lb rise for the latest of his victories looks fair, but preference is still for OBITO. Stepping up to 10 furlongs proved fruitful when he won in comfortable fashion at Ayr and, despite a 5lb hike, he can find further progress at this trip. Gallic Legend heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Obito 2nd King Of The Sea 3rd Gallic Legend