14:00 Haydock

Thursday 7 June 2018

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Off time: 14:02 | Winning time: 2m 27.01s

(6)

Groveman³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Hills| OR: 72

6/1

Wasn't suited by a slow tempo on seasonal and handicap debut and is bred to now appreciate this stronger test of stamina. Lightly-raced and looks a leading contender.

Form: 465-8

(3)

Eyecatcher^p1²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Harry Bentley| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 71

9/4

Has run to a similar level of form in all four starts and was a touch unlucky when not getting a clear run. Stable going well and if improving for first-time cheekpieces can be involved.

Form: 364-5

(2)

Quantatmental²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 70| D

3/1

Impressive win from the front at Beverley and now raised 6lb. That was a real step forwards and the second has come out and won since. That was his first run on quick ground and he looks the one to beat in similar conditions.

Form: 795-531

(4)

Airmax²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: R M Beckett| OR: 70| BF

85/40

Appreciated step up to this trip when an improved second on handicap debut. Just 1lb higher and should be a contender for last year's winning stable.

Form: 66-42

(5)

Burnieboozle²⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 66

33/1

First start here as a three-year-old and did show some ability last season before a disappointing final run. Lengthy absence to overcome and would need make progress for this extra trip.

Form: 48330-

(8)

The Knot Is Tied⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: J P Sullivan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 54

16/1

Three solid runs this year in low grade handicaps and represents an in-form stable. However this is a bit tougher and others preferred.

Form: 858-746

(7)

Makofitwhatyouwill⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁷⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 45

100/1

Has been struggling in lower grade handicaps and in a claimer on his latest start. Takes a significant step up in trip and not certain to stay. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 008-707

(1)

Snoop¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Laura Coughlan⁽⁷⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 45

100/1

Tailed off in all four starts and another stiff task from out of the weights on first start in a handicap.

Form: 00-00

Non-Runners

(9)

Pepper Street³³

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: H Palmer J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Airmax (85/40), Eyecatcher (9/4), Quantatmental (3/1), Pepper Street (5/1), Groveman (6/1), The Knot Is Tied (16/1), Burnieboozle (33/1), Snoop (100/1), Makofitwhatyouwill (100/1)

QUANTATMENTAL has been pulled out of an engagement due to soft ground since his front-running success and it is clear that connections feel fast ground is now the key after the big improvement. He could hard to peg back once again while Pepper Street in contrast needs to show she handles these conditions but should be involved if doing so after a couple of decent runs over shorter. Groveman will appreciate a stronger pace to aim at while Airmax and Eyecatcher are others to keep an eye on.