16:55 Haydock

Saturday 29 April 2023

All13:3014:0514:4015:1515:4516:2016:55

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

Off time: 16:56 | Winning time: 1m 42.24s

(1)

Serenity Rose¹⁰⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Loughnane⁽⁵⁾| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 77

8/1

Improved efforts when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell over winter and didn't need to improve to get off the mark in a weak affair at former track (8.6f, 5/6) back in January. Could have more to offer back on turf.

Form: 2862-21

(6)

Rock Of England²²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: R Kingscote| T: E Bethell| OR: 76

9/2

Made a winning debut at Thirsk last June but unable to kick on from that in 3 subsequent starts, cheekpieces failing to have the desired impact when last seen 7 months ago. Gelded since and more required upped to 1m for the first time.

Form: 1566-

(9)

Roman Spring¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 75

22/1

Showed more than previously when third of 5 on return/handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month but not in same form back there since. Must bounce back.

Form: 4725-35

(14)

Kristal Klear¹⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: R Coakley| T: H Palmer| OR: 75

13/2

Improved from debut when runner-up at Yarmouth (8f, soft) last October but offered little making all-weather debut at Kempton 6 months ago. Could get back on track returned to turf for her handicap bow.

Form: 529-

(4)

Vortigan¹⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 74

22/1

Improved when third of 14 in novice event at Ayr (7.2f, good) on third start in September but unable to back that up on handicap debut 5 weeks later, failing to beat a rival. Gelded in the interim but probably best watched.

Form: 8438-

(12)

Tomahawk King⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Rose Dawes⁽⁵⁾| T: J Channon| OR: 74

8/1

Won novice at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and shaped well despite not being seen to best effect on handicap debut after 4 months off when fifth at Kempton (7f) in February. Never threatened upped to 1m back there a week later and has been gelded in the interim.

Form: 461-53

(10)

Lerwick¹⁹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 74| BF

7/2

Strong in the betting and surpassed debut run when runner-up in novice event at Pontefract (8f, good) in September. Failed to see things out when favourite at Redcar 3 weeks later but could get back on track now handicapping (has been gelded).

Form: 224-

(13)

Fools And Horses¹⁶⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C G Cox| OR: 73

9/1

Fair form shown in a trio of starts last year and she could have more to offer now handicapping upped in trip. Check betting.

Form: 743-

(5)

Oscar's Sister²¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: G Lee| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 73| C

22/1

Improved under a much more positive ride to make a winning nursery debut at this track (6f) in September but failed to get involved in a stronger contest at Newmarket 3 weeks later. Others appeal more on return.

Form: 53218-

(11)

Design^b1,t⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 71

20/1

Gelded and took a small step forward making his all-weather debut when fourth at Newcastle (7.1f) in February. Blinkers go on for handicap debut and he could have a say in proceedings.

Form: 93-4

(3)

Congresbury^b1⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Alec Voikhansky⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 70

33/1

Hit the frame on all 3 starts at 2 yrs but disappointing in a pair of handicaps earlier this year. Needs this switch to turf/first-time headgear to spark a revival (has also been gelded).

Form: 234-68

(8)

Vampire Slayer¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Fahy| T: D Bourke| OR: 69

50/1

Seen to maximum effect on first outing since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when runner-up at Newcastle (6f) in January but well held after 3 months off back there (8f) earlier this month, looking a hard ride in the process.

Form: 6744-27

(7)

Dancing In Paris³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: Ian Williams| OR: 69

14/1

Off 5 months before fading into fifth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 28/1) 33 days ago. Can take a step forward on his handicap debut.

Form: 40-5

(2)

Hat Toss^h⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: D Loughnane| OR: 68

9/1

Showed more than previously upped to 1m when a close fifth at Dundalk back in November but not in the same form at that venue on both outings in February. Has since left Takashi Kodama and the headgear is reapplied for handicap debut (also gelded).

Form: 0055-76

Forecasts

Lerwick (7/2), Rock Of England (9/2), Kristal Klear (13/2), Tomahawk King (8/1), Serenity Rose (8/1), Hat Toss (9/1), Fools And Horses (9/1), Dancing In Paris (14/1), Design (20/1), Oscar's Sister (22/1), Vortigan (22/1), Roman Spring (22/1), Congresbury (33/1), Vampire Slayer (50/1)

An ultra-competitive finale which can go the way of SERENITY ROSE, who opened her account in a weak maiden at Wolverhampton in January and may well have more to offer back on turf. Kristal Klear could prove a different proposition now handicapping so she heads up the dangers, with Design, Hat Toss and Fools And Horses another handful to consider.