Haydock 31 October 2012

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13:40 Haydock (Class 4) (3YO only)

Taylormade Betting Juvenile Hurdle

2m

Winner £2,599 - 5 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Right To Rule has been beaten favourite on both of his runs over hurdles so far and while he should be capable of getting his head in front at some point, he comes up against some interesting rivals today. In fact, Juno The Muffinman probably sets the standard on hurdles form and he is highly respected. However, Deepsand and SURAJ are of greater interest on their respective hurdling debuts. Preference is for the latter, who achieved a rating of 97 on the level and has the scope to take high rank in the juvenile hurdle division.

2

14:15 Haydock (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase

2m 4f

Winner £3,249 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Harris Hawk rounded off last season with two impressive wins over 3m at Newcastle and although he has been raised a total of 19lb, he can go well on his return to action if at the top of his game. NOBLE LEGEND made a winning handicap debut at Southwell back in April and an 8lb rise for that looks fair, especially given the scope for further improvement, so he gets the tentative vote. Newton Tonic and O'Callaghan Strand are others to consider.

3

14:50 Haydock (Class 4) (4YO plus)

bet365 Novices' Hurdle

2m

Winner £3,899 - 5 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Ma Filleule is very interesting on her first run since joining Nicky Henderson from France and confidence behind her would be an ominous sign. Grate Fella showed promise in bumpers and he is respected on his hurdling debut along with Josies Orders, who shaped encouragingly in a point-to-point earlier this year. EMERGING ARTIST had some decent form on the Flat for Mark Johnston and it will be very interesting to see how he fares on his hurdling debut for Evan Williams.

4

15:20 Haydock (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Hot To Trot Racing Club 2013 Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £5,848 - 7 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Ballybough Gorta has won four of his six runs over fences and although the handicapper has caught up with him, it would be churlish to rule out another bold bid. Vincitore has claims on the form of his Ludlow second last time and Buffalo Bob could figure if returning to action at the top of his game. However, the verdict goes to the veteran LORD RYEFORD. He is just 3lb higher than his last winning mark and he was far from disgraced when runner-up in France in August.

5

15:55 Haydock (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Haydock Park Rio Carnival Christmas Parties Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner £3,249 - 13 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A wide open contest and a case can be made for plenty of them. Yesyoucan looks a likely player on his handicap debut and Parc Des Princes is sure to prove popular. Star In Flight is potentially nicely handicapped and he could go well if bouncing back to form, while Around A Pound, Open Day and Loose Chips are also respected, but SEMI COLON gets the nod. She posted her best effort of last season first time out and this could be the time to catch her.

6

16:25 Haydock (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Geoff Proctor Farewell Handicap Chase

2m

Winner £3,249 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Tahiti Pearl has been raised 10lb for his Sedgefield success earlier this month but merits respect, along with Bay Central and Bhaltair. However, PARSNIP PETE is unexposed and he is a potential fly in the ointment. A bumper winner on his debut, some of his hurdles form last season was promising and although he finished well beaten on his chasing debut at Bangor, he was not disgraced. He should strip fitter today and better can be expected.

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