UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Ice Max (fifth) would have finished closer in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood last time were he not denied a clear run, a contest which saw Make Me King finish two lengths ahead of him in fourth. The pair merit respect, as does Prague, who hit the woodwork in this 12 months ago, but it is SUITE FRANCAISE that shades preference. Charlie Johnston's filly made all to land the Dick Hern over C&D in comfortable fashion last month and in receipt of all the allowances, the progressive three-year-old could defy a rise in class.
Prediction : 1st Suite Francaise 2nd Ice Max 3rd Make Me King

A few of these have some lofty ambitions, but the Kingman colt PUBLISH can prove a cut above them. A desperately unfortunate second on his debut at Sandown, the Gosden's youngster made no mistake at the Esher venue next time and he can rubber-stamp his credentials with success here. There are dangers, however, and perhaps none more so than Bow Echo, who was mightily impressive when winning at Newbury on his racecourse bow. Shayem is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Publish 2nd Bow Echo 3rd Shayem

Circus Of Rome travelled best of all before kicking clear to record an emphatic success at Newcastle last month. Richard Hughes' progressive gelding merits respect, but he is 11lb higher back on turf and it might pay to side with GRAN DESCANS. The son of Frankel was second in that contest, but he had to challenge on the unfavoured far side and looks sure to close the gap on these revised terms. Returning to this C&D should suit Pole Star and he can't be overlooked.
Prediction : 1st Gran Descans 2nd Circus Of Rome 3rd Pole Star

This can go the way of CABALLO DE MAR, who was last seen finishing a highly-creditable second in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot, for which he has been raised only 2lb. A winner over 2m here before that, George Scott's charge is a guaranteed stayer, which may be enough to see off the consistent Dancing In Paris, as well as Stressfree, who won here in May and was fourth in the Ebor last month. Arriving on a hat-trick, Paddy The Squire is another to consider off 5lb higher than his Hamilton success, along with Kildare Legend and The Reverend.
Prediction : 1st Caballo De Mar 2nd Stressfree 3rd Dancing In Paris

Narrowly denied in this contest last year before going on to land the Champions Sprint at Ascot, KIND OF BLUE looks to have been brought along with this race in mind ever since. His most recent third at the Curragh was highly encouraging, and he may be able to hold off the top-rated Lazzat, who was imperious when landing the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot, before a disappointing second over slightly further in the Prix Maurice de Gheest last month. Big Mojo looks contender with William Buick booked, while Commonwealth Cup winner Time For Sandals should appreciate going back up in trip after a respectable third over 5f at Goodwood. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Nunthorpe second Ain't Nobody, Flora Of Bermuda and Sky Majesty.
Prediction : 1st Kind Of Blue 2nd Lazzat 3rd Big Mojo

LUNA A INBHIR NIS has been one of the stories of this season and she almost landed a seventh win when narrowly denied late on in a valuable handicap at York last month. Katie Scott's filly scored over C&D in July and is narrowly preferred to Pontefract winner Reigning Profit, and Jer Batt, who was runner-up in a strong renewal of this contest last year off 3lb higher. An intriguing recruit to the Edward Bethell stable from Hong Kong, Atomic Force may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Luna A Inbhir Nis 2nd Jer Batt 3rd Reigning Profit

Empirestateofmind has been in good heart of late, supplementing his placed efforts at Hamilton and Chester with a victory at Ayr last time. A 3lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold display from the veteran, but the younger legs of A WAR EAGLE may have his measure. Edward Bethell's three-year-old has filled the runner-up berth on his last two outings and compensation could be imminent. Last-time-out maiden winners Mezcala and Special Ghaiyyath are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st A War Eagle 2nd Empirestateofmind 3rd Mezcala

COMANCHE WARRIOR appreciated a step up to a mile when opening his account at Carlisle in July. An opening mark of 76 looks workable for the son of Dark Angel and a double may be in order. Leadenhall wasn't disgraced when fourth at Ripon most recently and he's isn't taken lightly reverting to class 4 company, while C&D winner Tele Red holds each-way claims off a falling mark.
Prediction : 1st Comanche Warrior 2nd Leadenhall 3rd Tele Red