Haydock

20th Dec

Haydock [20th Dec 11:45]

	Win
Le YachtCameron Iles (3) - T Lacey51-51	11/4
Made it 2-3 over hurdles (both wins around 2m on soft) when accounting for six rivals on Doncaster handicap debut three weeks ago, raised 5lb but there should be more to come, particularly now moving up in trip.
Super FreddieToby McCain-Mitchell (3) - N & W Twiston-Davies9-23	7/2
Bettered last season's low-key bumper debut when placed in 2m novice/maiden hurdles at Bangor and Ludlow (both good) in recent months, today's much softer ground is an unknown but he's a potential improver making a quick switch to handicaps.
Pounds At The TimeBenjamin Macey (3) - T Lawes629-34	4/1
Split useful rivals in a Tramore bumper on soft/heavy last November, hasn't threatened when reaching the frame in maiden/novice hurdles for new yard this autumn but the way he stayed on for fourth over 2m at Chepstow (soft) latterly suggests improvement could be forthcoming now stepping back up in trip for his handicap debut.
HaararTom Midgley (3) - S England213-23	5/1
Largely consistent over hurdles (including three wins) but he didn't build as expected on his Aintree reappearance second when beaten over 18l into third over C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago.
North ParadeOscar Palmer (5) - J Parkinson & S Smith847-84	7/1
Completed a Newcastle hat-trick (2m4f, good-heavy) in 2023-24 season, inconsistency crept in last campaign and he's failed to make a significant impact in his two outings this term, the yard's continued good form makes him a dangerous one to discount but others arrive with more pressing claims.
El JefeConor Rabbitt - A B Hamilton7060-3	9/1
Won this race on heavy ground two years ago, has drawn a blank since springing a 40-1 surprise at Aintree in April 2024 but he's come down in the weights as a result and reappearance third of 11 over an extended 2m4f at Ayr shows he retains the ability to make an impact from his reduced mark.
BrucioJack Andrews - T Ellis534-35	14/1
Useful hurdler at her best when based in Ireland but ended last season with two unconvincing chase runs and soundly beaten in two more starts over fences for her new yard this autumn, needs a return to hurdles and first-time cheekpieces (which are added to regular tongue-tie) to help spark a revival.
A Different KindWilliam Maggs (3) - D McCain Jnr5/80-8	20/1
Three-time hurdle winner who won four handicap chases in a row in July-September 2023 (2m5f/2m5f, heavy-good), this 8yo is very well handicapped on that form but he's struggled in recent starts, including on return from 17 months off (had wind surgery) at Carlisle three weeks ago, plenty to prove with a tongue-tie added now.
AchnamaraJoe Williamson - P A Kirby71U-4F	28/1
Two wins last winter (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft) but failed to shine subsequently (Flat/hurdles) and fell around halfway when sent off at 50-1 back from a break at Newcastle last week.

Haydock [20th Dec 13:30]

	Win
EscapeandevadePaul O'Brien - Harry Derham2622-22	11/4
Runner-up on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good) in October and filled same position over this C&D (good to soft) last month, when clear with David's Well who followed up at Cheltenham, has won on soft and heavy ground, heading back up the weights but high on the list given the form he's in.
CabhfuilfungiC O'Farrell - Kerry Lee2U122-5	3/1
9yo who was consistent when switched to fences last season and he was beaten only 5l when fifth of 11 on last month's reappearance at Cheltenham (2m, soft), could improve for that outing and he's a possible player.
My Noble LordCraig Nichol - O Greenall & J Guerriero15833-2	9/2
Four-time Flat winner who won a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last October, ran well when second of six on last month's chase and seasonal debut at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) and a step forward is possible from this 4yo today, wears a first-time tongue-tie.
SunnyvillaDanny McMenamin - N G Richards413/12-4	5/1
10yo who made winning stable debut in this race 12 months ago (heavy), didn't jump well when second at Ayr (2m, good to soft) next time, 19l behind runner-up Escapeandevade when fourth over C&D (good to soft) on last month's reappearance but he could improve for that run and might be involved.
Pony SopranoTristan Durrell - D Skelton1358-35	7/1
Won on hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) last October and tapped back into that promise when third of five on chase debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) this October, disappointing in handicap at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) since but made a bad mistake mid-race and is not written off.
PrimozD R Fox - L Russell & M Scudamore107-235	9/1
Two wins last season (good to soft/soft) and he went close at Kelso (2m1f, good) in September on his reappearance, hasn't kicked on from that comeback run on his two starts since but he's not ruled out off a handy mark.
NetywellP W Wadge - L Russell & M Scudamore72P-38F	14/1
Won three in a row in winter 2023-24, including this race on heavy ground, and well treated on last season's best, however, not at the top of his game on first two outings this autumn and he fell mid-race here last time.
Master BreffniB S Hughes - Micky Hammond5211F-3	20/1
Won two in a row in February (2m/2m3f, good to soft) and not beaten far when third of six on last month's return at Catterick (2m3f, good), also effective on soft/heavy, further improvement is possible from this 7yo.

Haydock [20th Dec 14:05]

	Win
Grand GesteDanny McMenamin - J Parkinson & S Smith34P-22	9/2
0-11 but runner-up on chase debut at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) last month and short-headed at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since, behind Alcedo who went close at Doncaster next time, one of his best hurdle runs came over 3m here on soft going and this unexposed 6yo is open to further improvement now up in trip, lots to like despite 7lb higher mark than last time.
Jacks ParrotCraig Nichol - O Greenall & J Guerriero2435-4	5/1
6yo who is a two-time chase winner (soft/heavy) and runs off the same mark as when runner-up in this race 12 months ago (heavy), last month's comeback over hurdles (albeit below par) may well have put him spot on for today and he's prominent in calculations.
Saladins SonBen Godfrey - A J Honeyball1P11-2	11/2
2-3 over fences (including a win on soft) prior to his reappearance over C&D (good to soft) four weeks ago, when no match for the winner Top Of The Bill but still running well in second, this lightly raced 7yo retains the same mark and is open to further improvement, in with a chance.
O'TooleSam Ewing - S R B Crawford12/1-2	15/2
9yo who is very lightly raced for his age, defied long absence over hurdles at Ayr (3m, soft) in January and first outing since when second of 15 back over fences at Cork (2m5f, yielding) four weeks ago, could build on that latest run today and he's on a handy mark if retaining all of his old promise.
Top Of The BillToby McCain-Mitchell (5) - N & W Twiston-Davies/4P1-1	9/1
Won at Ffos Las (3m, good) in March and followed up on reappearance over this C&D (good to soft) four weeks ago, producing a career best under Toby McCain-Mitchell to beat Saladins Son by 7l, also effective on soft, hit with 9lb rise for last time but this thriving 9yo has to be respected.
My Silver LiningJames Best - Miss E C Lavelle3P4-43	9/1
Had a superb season in 2023-24, highlighted by her win in the 3m5f Classic Chase at Warwick (soft), she hasn't hit the same heights since but ran well off this reduced mark when third at Ascot (3m5f, good) four weeks ago, might not be far away.
Famous BridgeSean Quinlan - N G Richards1d6P-77	10/1
9yo who has been soundly beaten in seventh on both outings this season, more recently over C&D four weeks ago, he needs to raise his game but he's down to a dangerous mark and has a strong record here, including a win in this race in 2023 (heavy), could bounce back with bold show.
BrucejackG Sheehan - P A Fahy52F-44	10/1
Consistent 8yo who built upon his reappearance run to finish 14l fourth of 15 at Fairyhouse (3m6f, yielding to soft) three weeks ago, however, he's now 0-14 over fences and there's a suspicion he'll be vulnerable once more.
Grand AlbertB S Hughes - D McCain Jnr/313-4	12/1
Point and maiden hurdle (soft) winner who got off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last December, however, hasn't jumped well when well beaten on his next two starts and hopes are pinned on him finding greater fluency now in cheekpieces.
Fenland TigerHarry Atkins (7) - S England117/72	12/1
Sent chasing in 2023-24 campaign and won three times, returned from long absence last month and promising second at Carlisle (3m, soft) on his second start back, albeit no match for the rejuvenated winner, could still have more to offer but needs a career best from 7lb out of the handicap.
LatenightrumbleJack Andrews (3) - T Ellis122P-5	16/1
Former pointer who was progressive last winter when switched to handicap chases and would probably have won at Wetherby (3m, soft) in February but for stumbling at the final fence, pulled up on final run last term and well beaten on reappearance, but shaped as though he needed that latest outing and he's a possible player if back to his best in first-time cheekpieces.
Velvet ElvisAlex Harvey (3) - J C McConnell/028-P	33/1
Clear second to subsequent Grand National winner Nick Rockett in the Thyestes (3m1f, soft to heavy) in January, however, soundly beaten on final run for Gavin Cromwell and pulled up at 28-1 on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Navan, looks to be on a tough mark and others are preferred.

Haydock [20th Dec 14:40]

	Win
Jackie HobbsPaul O'Brien - Harry Derham/119-1	5/2
Won a 3m point (heavy) and two bumpers (good to soft/good) before losing unbeaten record in Grade 2 at Aintree (ninth of 20), found plenty to win on last month's hurdle and seasonal debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) and that form has been franked by the placed horses, key player now up in trip.
Supreme MalinasTristan Durrell - D Skelton2135-1	11/4
Point (3m, heavy) and Listed bumper (2m, soft) winner who scored on her hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) last month, the 4l runner-up A Path To Ronda was carrying a 7lb penalty and they're off level weights today, but she's a useful prospect for her top yard and is high on the list.
A Path To RondaG Sheehan - Jamie Snowden14-12	5/1
All four starts on good to soft ground with two wins, a bumper at Uttoxeter and 2m6f maiden hurdle at Stratford, again ran well when 4l second to Supreme Malinas at Exeter (2m2f) last month when conceding 7lb to the winner, they re-oppose off level weights today, she tends to jump to the right and is going back left-handed today, but she's one to consider nevertheless.
La ZoubidaSean Quinlan - N G Richards210-11	7/1
Bumper winner who won on her hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) last month and followed up under a penalty at Kelso (2m5f, soft) a fortnight ago, this is a tougher test of her credentials but she's a nice prospect and it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.
Walks The TalkAlex Harvey - J C McConnell-32411	7/1
Comfortably made all on hurdle debut at Roscommon (2m4f, good to yielding) in September and did likewise under a penalty against males at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft, soft in places) last month, likely to be on softer ground today but could have a big part to play if handling conditions.
Park PrincessBen Godfrey - A J Honeyball149/1	11/1
Impressive on debut in bumper at Newbury (2m, soft) in December 2023, unplaced in Listed/Grade 2 bumpers on next two starts but returned from long absence to win on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month, others have stronger form but she could have more to offer, a tongue-tie goes on.
Amelia's StarNick Slatter - D Killahena & G McPherson218-2	20/1
AW bumper winner (also showed promise on good to soft in that sphere) who kept on for second on last month's hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good), could improve now up in trip but needs a sizeable step forward today.
BittalemonCharlotte Jones - James Moffatt45181	25/1
Soft-ground Flat winner whose five hurdle starts were all at Cartmel in May-August, with two wins (2m1f, good to soft/good, including last time), there's a suspicion her limitations will be exposed now up in grade.
Roses All The WayB S Hughes - D McCain Jnr2230-3	28/1
3m point runner-up (soft to heavy) who ran well in defeat in bumpers last season, including a Listed second (2m, soft), 10l third to La Zoubida on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) and could build on that run, having had wind surgery since, but others have more compelling claims.

Haydock [20th Dec 15:15]

	Win
Super SurvivorG Sheehan - Jamie Snowden1109-2	5/2
Two wins last winter (3m/3m1f, good to soft/soft) before campaign ended with two lesser runs at Cheltenham, back on track when second of five on last month's return at Windsor (3m, good to soft), on the shortlist.
Gege VilleDanny McMenamin - N G Richards36/12-	4/1
Low-mileage 9yo who defied a long absence to win on this card last year (2m3f, heavy), just one outing since, when second at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) in February, stayed on strongly in each of those runs and he could have more to offer for his in-form yard now up in trip on his reappearance.
Ernest GrayTom Cannon - A KingP-1521	5/1
8yo who has been progressive in these cheekpieces this year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and at Aintree (3m, good) in October, key player if transferring his improvement back to soft ground, on which he showed promise earlier in his career.
Gwennie May StarLewis Saunders (5) - O Murphy1P-351	6/1
Two wins for Dan Skelton and he returned to form with a win when back hurdling on last month's stable debut at Warwick (3m1f, soft), appeared to be struggling five out before rallying and he could travel better now back in cheekpieces, only five, could have more in the tank at staying trips.
IdemP W Wadge - L Russell & M Scudamore140-25	7/1
Won at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) last December and not beaten far on his two outings this autumn (2m7f/3m1f, good/good to soft, probably acts on soft), however, he needs something extra if he's to win this competitive race.
Jalisco StarBenjamin Macey (7) - L Horsfall52-6P1	7/1
Progressive over hurdles last season and, having struggled over fences on her first two runs this term, she returned to form back over hurdles with an easy win under Benjamin Macey in a small field at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft), 7lb higher in a better race today but she's respected nevertheless.
Imperial MerlinB S Hughes - J & S Quinn7-4274	10/1
Won over C&D (good) in March on sole previous course visit and he kept on for fourth of nine at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) last month, beaten only about 4l, could build on that latest run now back up in trip, player.
Secret TrixAidan Weaver (7) - O Murphy2U2158	20/1
Six-time hurdle winner (good-soft) who has dropped down the weights, however, he's failed to threaten back over hurdles on his last two starts, the latest nine days ago, and he needs to raise his game.
Saint PalaisJ M Quinlan - R Bandey156-U5	25/1
Very useful chaser in 2021-22 campaign, kept to hurdles since and was in contention when falling two out on last month's reappearance at Lingfield, however, tailed off at Windsor 12 days later and needs to bounce back.
CaughtinyourtranceCharlotte Jones - James Moffatt-31146	50/1
Two wins at Cartmel in the summer (2m6f maiden/novice, soft/good), however, faded on handicap debut at Cartmel (3m1f, good) in August and tailed off at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) only last Sunday.

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