16:40 Haydock

Saturday 29 May 2021

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Betway Casino Handicap

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 1m 32.58s

(6)

If You Dare²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 85

8/1

Recorded a useful effort on the clock when making his second start a winning one at Southwell (6f) in March. Well held on turf/handicap debut at Newmarket earlier this month but it's very early days.

Form: 2124

(8)

Street Kid^p³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: K P De Foy| OR: 84

18/1

Just respectable efforts since leaving Mrs J. Harrington, again a bit too keen to get on with things when fifth at Beverley last month. Headgear back on and a step forward needed to take this.

Form: 0104-75

(2)

Riffaa Wonder²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: David Egan| T: R Hannon| OR: 84

16/1

Two wins from 4 runs last year but has shown little on both starts this term, failing to stay the longer trip when last of 7 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 5114-07

(3)

Sadiqaa^p¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 81

9/1

Won on debut in July and posted several creditable efforts in defeat thereafter. However, ran poorly after 7 months off at York earlier this month and needs some respite from the assessor.

Form: 27273-8

(4)

Il Bandito³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Hills| OR: 79| BF| D

11/4

Runner-up in a couple of novices before readily opening his account in a maiden at Newcastle in October. Good third after 6 months off on handicap bow at Epsom last month so can build on that here.

Form: 7221-3

(1)

Elakazaam¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: K R Burke| OR: 78| D

10/1

Off the mark on his second start at Wolverhampton in December and ran respectably upped markedly in grade when fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at York (7f, good) 17 days ago. More needed.

Form: 71-254

(5)

Elvrika^b²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 77| D

11/4

Fair form when placed both starts at 2 yrs and left that form behind to make a winning return sporting first-time blinkers in 12-runner maiden at Thirsk 4 weeks ago. Leading claims on handicap debut.

Form: 23-1

(9)

Melody Of Life²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR: 77| D

9/2

Fairly useful performer who landed the odds in a 7f Kempton novice in January. Soon back to form when third of 7 in handicap at Chester but doesn't look likely to live up to his price tag or pedigree.

Form: 32-3163

(7)

Falcon Brook¹²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: P J McDonald| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 73| BF| D

25/1

Wolverhampton scorer in October. Surprisingly strong in the betting, failed to meet expectations when fourth at same course back in January. Gelded since and step forward required to feature.

Form: 817-344

Forecasts

Il Bandito (11/4), Elvrika (11/4), Melody Of Life (9/2), If You Dare (8/1), Sadiqaa (9/1), Elakazaam (10/1), Riffaa Wonder (16/1), Street Kid (18/1), Falcon Brook (25/1)

ELVRIKA left previous efforts behind to get off the mark sporting first-time blinkers on reappearance in a Thirsk maiden 4 weeks ago. An opening mark of 77 could be a touch lenient and she's taken to follow up. Il Bandito made an encouraging return/handicap debut when third at Epsom last month so gets the vote to chase the selection home, ahead of If You Dare.