16:25 Haydock

Saturday 2 July 2022

All13:3514:0514:4015:1515:5016:2516:55

Price Promise At bet365 Handicap

Off time: 16:26 | Winning time: 1m 31.21s

(10)

Oo De Lally¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Harry Davies⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 104| D

10/1

Three-time 7f winner in 2021 who was better than ever when a close second at York (7f) in May. Ran poorly in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot but capable of bouncing back in these calmer waters.

Form: 810-520

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(1)

Dashing Roger²³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Hayley Turner| T: W Stone| OR: 103| D

33/1

Further progress when bagging 1m handicaps at Sandown and Ascot last summer. Found marks in the 100s beyond him on final 2 starts last year, though, and peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 7 months off.

Form: 413107-

(6)

Spirit Of Light^t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Jim Crowley| T: Ian Williams| OR: 99| D

33/1

Useful gelding in the UAE and ran to a similar level when third of 11 at Chester in May. Well held in big-field events at Ascot either side.

Form: 209030

(2)

Young Fire^v²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 99| CD

9/2

Won this race 12 months ago and warmed up for a repeat with a good reappearance second at York (7f) 3 weeks ago. Versatile regards ground. Has to be on the shortlist.

Form: 82558-2

(7)

Boardman²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 99| BF| CD

5/1

C&D winner in April and even better form when going in at Thirsk and Chester in May. Latest fifth back at Chester does show that a bit more is needed from this mark, though.

Form: 415115

(3)

Tacarib Bay¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 103| C

11/2

Won a 6f course maiden on debut last May and useful form when placed on his next 2 starts. Found 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and Jersey at Royal Ascot well beyond him but should find life easier back in a handicap.

Form: 13-200

(4)

Fools Rush In^p,t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Cieren Fallon| T: H Palmer| OR: 93| CD

13/2

Prominent racer who was successful 4 times in a productive 2021 campaign, including over C&D. Creditable efforts at Chester first 2 outings this year and worth forgiving a lesser run at Royal Ascot latest. Player.

Form: 028-450

(12)

Titan Rock²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 93| D

5/1

Looked better than ever when signing off last season on a winning note at Ayr (7f, good). Made a solid return to action when 2 lengths fourth of 9 at York 3 weeks ago and he needs considering with that behind him.

Form: 35261-4

(5)

Stone Soldier^p¹¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 88| CD

18/1

C&D winner. Eight wins from 28 Flat runs. Latest win at Southwell in March but not seen since a respectable fourth at Lingfield later that month.

Form: 1U-2514

(8)

Woven²²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: David Probert| T: M Dods| OR: 87| D

14/1

Just 1-28 but he has run well on 3 of his 4 outings this year, keeping on to be fourth of 15 when stepping back up to 7f at York last month. Likely to be in the shake-up again.

Form: 02-2204

(9)

Marshal Dan⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Ray Dawson| T: H Main| OR: 86| CD

10/1

Resumed winning ways at Sandown last September and positive start to the current campaign when placed at Musselburgh and Goodwood this spring, bumping into a progressive one at latter. Considered.

Form: 1567-32

(11)

Zip^p⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Laura Pearson⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 84| CD

18/1

C&D winner. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) last weekend. On a winning mark but need to see more before lending support.

Form: 09-6505

Non-Runners

(13)

Happy Craf²⁷

Weight: 10-1| Age: 5

T: Martin Smith J: N Callan

Forecasts

Young Fire (9/2), Boardman (5/1), Titan Rock (5/1), Tacarib Bay (11/2), Fools Rush In (13/2), Marshal Dan (10/1), Oo De Lally (10/1), Woven (14/1), Happy Craf (14/1), Zip (18/1), Stone Soldier (18/1), Spirit Of Light (33/1), Dashing Roger (33/1)

A handicap with a very open look to it. YOUNG FIRE made a fine return to action at York last month and might be up to taking this race for the second year running. Fools Rush In has a good course record and is suited by give in the ground so he's a must for the shortlist. Marshal Dan and Titan Rock are others to consider.