UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

The hat-trick seeking Nazare is an obvious choice and may well have plenty more to offer. However, it's also possible the odds available will be cramped for one who is significantly stepping up in trip. Therefore, a chance is taken that reverting to hurdles can reignite the fire for INIS OIRR, a proven stayer who has faced deeper tests in the not too distant past. Kiss My Face and Douglas Hyde also warrant betting checks.
Prediction : 1st Inis Oirr 2nd Nazare 3rd Kiss My Face

CAPTAIN HUGO ran too freely when he was turned over as the 4/6 favourite in a three-runner event at Aintree 24 days ago and may be worth forgiving that reversal. The winner of that race has great potential and this quick return could be a shrewd move to keep the lightly-raced son of Soldier Of Fortune successfully ticking over while he continues to learn his trade. Fellow last-time winner The Cistercian and The Egyptian Ginge, who drops in class, are other notable prospects worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Captain Hugo 2nd The Cistercian 3rd The Egyptian Ginge

None of these are without risk. However, there was a hint of a revival from BOWENSPARK when he finished second to an unexposed/progressive chaser at Southwell earlier this month and, nudged down 1lb, he could be the answer with another step forward. Grain D'oudairies and Bois Guillbert, who tries first-time cheekpieces, are others with solid claims based on their peak form, while support in the betting for Ned Tanner could be significant on his first run after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Bowenspark 2nd Grain Doudairies 3rd Bois Guillbert

SKI LODGE finished just over a length in front of Sole Solution (third) in second when the pair made their chasing debuts at Uttoxeter earlier this month and it would be no surprise to see him confirm that form. Alan King's charge is a course winner and is likely to have lots more to offer. Paddy O'Mahler powered clear to return to winning ways at Newcastle and should remain competitive, despite having a 5lb higher mark to contend with.
Prediction : 1st Ski Lodge 2nd Sole Solution 3rd Paddy OMahler

Bumper scorer Majordomo is quickly switched to this sphere after his Newcastle triumph last month and commands huge respect, but it may pay to side with THE GRAYSTER. The three-year-old only found a subsequent winner too good on his introduction at Doncaster and could take a big step forward from that display to go one better. Of the remainder, Playful Fox makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st The Grayster 2nd Majordomo 3rd Playful Fox

Runner-up in the 2023 Grand National, Vanillier has to be respected off his current rating, but more was expected when only sixth at Punchestown last time. With that in mind, the unexposed JUPITER DES BORDES looks the way to go. Richard Hobson's six-year-old appreciated every yard of only his second attempt at 3m to get up by a head at Warwick earlier in the month and could improve further for this step up in distance. Regal Blue completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jupiter Des Bordes 2nd Vanillier 3rd Regal Blue

Sun Lady Marine rates as the most interesting contender in the line-up on her first start in the UK for the Paula Smith team and a market check is strongly advised. Bucephalus reaches for first-time cheekpieces in the hope of bringing out improvement, but SERIOUS CHALLENGE appeals most. Fergal O'Brien's charge lost his action when pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham, but finished a fair fourth at Aintree prior and he could bounce back to score.
Prediction : 1st Serious Challenge 2nd Sun Lady Marine 3rd Bucephalus