UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

FIRST CANDIDATE arrives here on the back of two narrow seconds in recent months at Ludlow and Kelso. This does not appear to be as strong as those contests and it would be no surprise to see Dan Skelton's mare go one better as a result. Any market support for Cappa Lass on her Rules debut would have to be noted, while Atlantic City completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st First Candidate 2nd Cappa Lass 3rd Atlantic City

WE'RE RED AND BLUE arguably put in a career best when filling third place in the Imperial Cup at Sandown a month ago and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from scoring in this company. Williethebuilder beat the selection at Kempton in January but his two subsequent efforts suggest that he may struggle to confirm that form. With that in mind, the William Hill Hurdle fifth Dance And Glance may be a bigger threat on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Were Red And Blue 2nd Dance And Glance 3rd Williethebuilder

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for JAKAR DU MOULIN. Paul Nicholls' gelding had plenty in hand when scoring at Doncaster a few weeks ago and an 8lb rise may still underestimate this progressive seven-year-old. Blue Carpet also won well on his most recent outing and merits a place high up on the shortlist. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Walden is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Jakar Du Moulin 2nd Blue Carpet 3rd Walden

The two runnings of this race have seen Numitor successful in 2024 and The Flier Begley last year. Both are back for another try but racing off higher marks and neither can be discounted, but GUARD YOUR DREAMS gets the nod. Brought down at the first at Cheltenham in March, he won his previous start at Warwick very easily and with the Twiston-Davies yard a dab hand with their veteran chasers, the 10-year-old could win for the third time over fences.
Prediction : 1st Guard Your Dreams 2nd Numitor 3rd The Flier Begley

I Shut That D'or won three of his last five starts over fences before having an off day when fifth at Stratford, but he has been absent for over a year now and may have to settle for a place at best. COUNT ADHEMAR has only had three starts over fences, finishing second in the last two over shorter, but there is enough stamina in his pedigree to think this trip can bring about the improvement needed. He could get the better of Wincanton second Bonza Boy.
Prediction : 1st Count Adhemar 2nd Bonza Boy 3rd I Shut That Dor

BROOKSIDE LA scored on his handicap bow at Wetherby on Boxing Day before running with plenty of credit when finishing third here the following month. He missed an engagement at Kelso a fortnight ago when well fancied and compensation may await on this occasion. Big Storm Brewing seeks a hat-trick after winning at Newcastle and Musselburgh, while Largy Go is expected to improve stepping up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Brookside La 2nd Big Storm Brewing 3rd Largy Go

LAGANHILL was tried in cheekpieces for the first time when runner-up at Exeter in February and the extra couple of furlongs appear likely to bring about improvement from Henry Daly's gelding. Saladins Son hasn't been disgraced in three outings this season and should be involved at the business end. Major Fortune, Jacks Parrot and Solar System appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Laganhill 2nd Saladins Son 3rd Major Fortune