Haydock 18 July 2015

Going: Good to Firm
 
 
Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 11.9° - 19.8°
Rainfall: 0.03mm
Wind: 15.0 mph SW

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18:20 Haydock (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Kaiser Chiefs Here 7th August Handicap

1m 2f 95y

Winner £2,911 - 6 ran

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Nice Thoughts has edged closer to the target in each of his three maiden appearances over 1m and could potentially improve again for this step up in distance, but SWIFT CEDAR edges the vote. He ran out a decisive winner when last visiting this venue in late May and was back at that sort of level when a half-length third at Pontefract last time. Love Marmalade, wearing cheekpieces for the first time, has been put up 1lb following his bronze medal finish at Ayr but holds each-way claims again.

2

18:50 Haydock (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Celebration Fillies' Handicap

5f

Winner £2,911 - 7 ran

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Thorntoun Lady left her comeback run well behind when scoring gamely at Musselburgh and she warrants respect off this 5lb higher mark. That form hasn't worked out that well, though, so preference is for WHITE FLAG from further down the weights. She ran right up to her best when runner-up over this trip at Ayr last time and the fitting of first-time cheekpieces could potentially help her find another gear. Taffetta also merits consideration lining up off the same mark as when third at Pontefract.

3

19:25 Haydock (Class 5) (2YO only)

British Stallion Studs Ebf Maiden Stakes

7f

Winner £3,234 - 4 ran

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JOHN SPLENDID has displayed a high level of ability in two class 4 maidens at Newbury and Newmarket and he will be strongly fancied to make it third-time lucky in this slightly easier maiden. Both Sides shaped with plenty of promise on his introduction at Newmarket and gave the impression that he would learn plenty from that experience. He rates the biggest threat, but Hairdryer and Cymric cannot be ruled out either.

4

19:55 Haydock (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Abacus Securities Conditions Stakes

7f

Winner £8,086 - 4 ran

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Ocean Tempest is the top-rated performer in this line-up and must enter calculations facing his easiest task for some time, but HAWKESBURY looks a safer bet with stronger recent form. Charlie Appleby's charge has looked well above average from day one and arguably produced his best performance yet when third in a hot Ascot handicap last time. He remains relatively unexposed and could notch up a third career win. Brazos is another interesting player.

5

20:25 Haydock (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Book Your Christmas Party At Haydock Park Handicap

1m 6f

Winner £5,175 - 4 ran

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CAPE VICTORIA settled much better in the first-time cheekpieces (worn again) at Brighton, and showed a great attitude to overcome traffic problems and notch up a second career win. She is fancied to improve again for this extra quarter of a mile and gets the vote to defy a 5lb rise. Injun Sands has impressively recorded a double on the all-weather and will mount a bold bid if translating that form to turf, while All The Winds and Sands Of Fortune add further spice to the race.

6

20:55 Haydock (Class 5) (3YO only)

Download New Racing Uk Ipad App Handicap

1m

Winner £2,911 - 3 ran

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Sugar Lump would have a big chance if taking his place in the line-up but is also declared at Chester so DYLAN'S STORM gets the vote off bottom weight. David Dennis' charge posted three solid efforts in the month of June (including a comfortable victory over 7f at Brighton) and was a close-up third at Chepstow on Thursday. Providing he has fully recovered from those exertions, he should give another good account. Cooper appeared to benefit from the application of cheekpieces when runner-up at Carlisle and has to be respected with that piece of tack used again.

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