Racecards
21:25 Haydock Park
Turftv A Matter Of Course Handicap (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 6f
- Surface: Turf
- £4,350 added
Into Action
21- Form 02-2880
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
Sendali (FR)
15- Form 546-655
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey P Cosgrave
- Form 4-9006
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Form 897-983
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 51
- Form 556925
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
Salto Chico
34- Form 6907-95
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Liam Jones
In depth
Verdict
In the finale, Alleviate is selected ahead of Raquel White and Lady Traill. Sir Mark Prescott has won this race three times since 1994 and he saddles Alleviate here, who showed improved form to finish second when stepped up to 12 furlongs last time out. A further step up in trip could bring more improvement and her chance is respected. As is the chance of her conqueror that day, Raquel White, who is, though, six pounds worse off for three lengths from that race. The third and sixth from that contest, Lady Traill and Pagan Starprincess, can be given chances based on literal formlines. From Barry Hills' yard, Lightning Queen showed improved form to finish third at Brighton last time, but she might prefer better going than she will encounter tonight. Finally, although they hail from good stables, Super Sifted and Into Action need to improve on their recent form if they are to get involved tonight. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Alleviate.
Formwatch
Raquel White 12-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well, won at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun beating Alleviate (9-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
Into Action 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division until 5f out, soon behind, last of 11, 21l behind Squadron (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Super Sifted (GER) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 11l behind Credit Slip (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Alleviate (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Raquel White (8-8) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Sendali (FR) 40-1 (7-13) Towards rear, ridden along over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind Copernican (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Pagan Starprincess 8-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Raquel White (8-8) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Lightning Queen (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, stayed on one pace final 2f, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Copernican (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Conny Nobel (IRE) 12-1 (7-13) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 10l behind Siena Star (10-0) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) frm in Jun.
Lady Traill 12-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Raquel White (8-8) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Salto Chico 20-1 (8-5) Headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 9l behind King of The Beers (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Firestorm (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 27l behind Step To The Stars (8-4) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Jun.