13:50 Haydock

Saturday 27 May 2023

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Betfred TV Hell Nook Handicap

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 3m 36.33s

(7)

Reshoun^p¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-13| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: P Morris| OR: 101| C| D

50/1

Smart staying handicapper for Ian Williams but was well held on first outing for new yard after 8 months off at Chester 15 days ago. Looks best watched at present.

Form: 15340-0

(2)

Solent Gateway^p,t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: H Palmer| OR: 93| D

5/1

Stepped up on recent run to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton in January. Has remained in form since, better placed than most when sixth of 16 at Newmarket (14f) on most recent outing.

Form: 513476

(5)

Themaxwecan^p⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: C Johnston| OR: 93| D

10/1

Useful sort who looked a bit rusty when only ninth of 14 at Musselburgh on return. Should come on for that, so he's not completely dismissed.

Form: 00017-9

(4)

Law Of The Sea^t¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: Ian Williams| OR: 91

2/1

Useful at up to 1¾m for the Gosdens. Disappointing in 2 outings for Bhupat Seemar in Dubai at the start of 2023 but caught the eye upped markedly in trip on first start for his shrewd new stable when fourth in the Chester Cup (18.6f) 15 days ago, finishing with running left. Of major interest.

Form: 5/53-004

(6)

Carzola^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: R M Beckett| OR: 91| D

10/3

Is improving in leads and bounds, completing a hat-trick in facile fashion switched to turf in 4-runner event at Doncaster (16.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Hiked up 10 lb but appeals as the type to go on improving.

Form: 4-32111

(3)

Firstman^t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Paddy Harnett⁽⁵⁾| T: A J Martin| OR: 88| D

22/1

In top form at Dundalk during the winter, suited by emphasis on speed when defying a career high mark there in January. Found his good run coming to an abrupt halt back on turf at Newmarket last time but wasn't persevered with once held. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 41-1220

(1)

Mountain Road^h¹⁹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: S M Levey| T: D M Simcock| OR: 86| D

3/1

Ended last season on the up, winning a pair of Chelmsford handicaps at up to 2m. Resumes off a 4 lb higher mark in a stronger race but could still have more to offer.

Form: 342211-

Forecasts

Law Of The Sea (2/1), Mountain Road (3/1), Carzola (10/3), Solent Gateway (5/1), Themaxwecan (10/1), Firstman (22/1), Reshoun (50/1)

LAW OF THE SEA caught the eye in no uncertain terms in the Chester Cup and is selected to confirm the promise of that run. Carzola is proving most progressive so warrants plenty of respect in his bid for the 4-timer despite having a 10 lb higher mark to contend with. Mountain Road ended last season on the up and merits consideration, also.