UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Having landed a nice pot in reapplied cheekpieces at Plumpton last month, Tranquil Sea is high on the shortlist. However, a 7lb higher mark does demand more of Dan Skelton's charge and it could be worth taking a chance on 2024 Persian War heroine FLYING FORTUNE. The seven-year-old shaped with more encouragement when a staying-on fourth over 2m4f at Perth recently and this step up in trip could unlock the necessary improvement. Recent C&D winner Serious Chat and reopposing third Lord Snootie are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Flying Fortune 2nd Tranquil Sea 3rd Serious Chat

TELLHERTHENAME caught the eye when down the field on his stable bow in the County Hurdle and he looks more than capable of scoring on this ease in class. The seven-year-old had little chance off a sedate gallop in the rear that day and he may be ridden more prominently fitted in a first-time hood. Gibbs Island finished ahead of the selection in seventh and isn't taken lightly, while last month's C&D winner Dance And Glance boasts a progressive profile.
Prediction : 1st Tellherthename 2nd Gibbs Island 3rd Dance And Glance

There was plenty to like about Running Happy's debut victory at Huntingdon and he looks to hold a bright future. Benjamin Macey negates most of the 7lb penalty with his 5lb claim and the four-year-old should put his experience to good use, but PLAN DE STAN is a shade more compelling. Tom Symonds' gelding has filled the runner-up spot on both outings at Hereford and compensation could be imminent. Market confidence behind Nicky Henderson-trained newcomer St Gabriel would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Plan De Stan 2nd Running Happy 3rd St Gabriel

BARBURY BOY benefited from stepping up in trip when making a successful handicap debut at Beverley, justifying strong market support. Alan King's gelding came clear with a filly who subsequently boosted the form with a comfortable victory at Yarmouth and the extra couple of furlongs are unlikely to be an inconvenience. Salkadan was just denied at Kempton on his latest start and commands plenty of respect along with Double Combo.
Prediction : 1st Barbury Boy 2nd Salkadan 3rd Double Combo

Silver State arrives in terrific form and in search of a fifth win from his last seven outings. Jack Channon's gelding reverted to turf on his penultimate start at Bath before following up under a penalty at Doncaster, but the handicapper is likely to catch up with him sooner rather than later. With that in mind, the vote goes to AERIAL SILK. The son of Bated Breath ran with promise on all three juvenile starts, including twice here in September, and a gelding operation is likely to yield further progression. Applesandpears, Mohaaraj and Harlequin Breeze complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Aerial Silk 2nd Silver State 3rd Applesandpears

LAKE FOREST holds strong claims on his seasonal debut. Gelded since last in action, his second in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes on the Knavesmire back in August is the strongest form on offer and he can make the most of this drop in class with the Haggas yard in terrific form. Poet Master found only Myal too good at Thirsk last month, but he wasn't beaten far and can turn the tales with that outing under his belt, while Ten Bob Tony is preferred to Holguin of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Lake Forest 2nd Poet Master 3rd Ten Bob Tony

SON missed out by only a short-head when runner-up at Thirsk on his seasonal debut. Tim Easterby's new inmate looks ready to exploit last year's slide down the handicap and is taken to go one better. City Captain also finished second at the same meeting at Thirsk. He can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark, while Diamondonthehill is usually in the mix at this level and returns to the turf with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Son 2nd City Captain 3rd Diamondonthehill