UK Horse Racing Tips: Haydock

Although Sweet Kiss was somewhat underwhelming when finishing fifth at Ayr recently, a repeat of either of her two latest runner-up efforts would see her go close. Regardless, CONDOTTI arrives on the back of a close-up second at Chester and a 2lb nudge up in the ratings may not be enough to prevent him from gaining compensation. Ablon was too bad to be true on her latest effort at Nottingham. However, she was reported to have lost both her front shoes and has every chance of bouncing back.
Prediction : 1st Condotti 2nd Sweet Kiss 3rd Ablon

NOBLE PRINCE found only a progressive rival too strong on his nursery bow at Sandown and a breakthrough victory may beckon. The son of Frankel makes plenty of appeal stepping up to a mile and he also has the assistance of Toby Moore's 7lb allowance. Asgar merits respect after routing his rivals at Yarmouth recently and Clive Cox's colt isn't taken lightly shouldering a 6lb penalty. Keep Grating and Girl Scout are others heading in the right direction.
Prediction : 1st Noble Prince 2nd Asgar 3rd Keep Grating

March Lilly sets only a fair standard of those who have raced and it may pay to concentrate on the newcomers. NEW YEAR'S EVE fetched 400,000gns as a yearling and ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper. She edges the vote over Sizzling Affair, a half-sister to the Group-placed Kolsai, while Lady Phillips is another who needs monitoring in the market.
Prediction : 1st New Years Eve 2nd Sizzling Affair 3rd Lady Phillips

Jassas was a ready winner when introduced over 7f at Doncaster in July but disappointed when pitched into a Group 3 at Deauville last month. These are calmer waters and it's feasible he will bounce back. However, ST HELIER impressed when he stepped forward from his Newcastle debut to make all over 7f at the same venue most recently. He could be tough to overhaul given that front runners tend to do well here. Great Oak, who won a match race on debut, must also be feared.
Prediction : 1st St Helier 2nd Jassas 3rd Great Oak

MR NOBLE has done well since stepping into handicap company and Karl Burke's improving three-year-old could be the answer on his first run with cheekpieces added. Having run well at York on all three previous starts on turf, the long straight here should be ideal for the son of Starman. There are dangers aplenty, though, with dual all-weather winner Spaceman heading the list back on grass. The hat-trick seeking Storm Free and recent Epsom winner Aurora Majesty are others likely to be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Spaceman 2nd Mr Noble 3rd Storm Free

GLORY OF THE SEAS won with plenty in hand at Hamilton when last seen and promises to be even better now he steps up in trip for his handicap bow. A 550,000gns yearling, the Godolphin-owned colt inherits stamina from his dam's side and should be well suited by the forecast going. Asia Force is likely to be a big danger if he copes with a 5lb rise after backing up a 1m6f win at Carlisle with a C&D victory 20 days ago. The class-dropping Glory Road is another strong contender.
Prediction : 1st Glory Of The Seas 2nd Asia Force 3rd Glory Road

ARRANGE hasn't done much wrong of late and the well-handicapped mare is worthy of consideration off 14lb below her last winning mark. Although she hasn't won for over three years, the eight-year-old's recent form has been encouraging enough to give her another chance in a race where several of these have plenty to prove. Percy Jones is consistent but has never won on turf, while Ottoman, who went up 3lb for his Wolverhampton success, will be stepping into the unknown in the latter stages as he's never been beyond an extended 1m4f before.
Prediction : 1st Arrange 2nd Percy Jones 3rd Ottoman