Haydock 07/06

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Re: Haydock 07/06 3.25 Haydock 16 declared for this, but I'm sure there will be a non runner or 2 so unlikely to pay 4 places. 6f handicap, Cl 5 race with those at the forefront of the RPF being: Brunelleschi (9/4) - Worthy fav having won 3 on the bounce, the last one quite convincingly. However, that race only had 4 runners although won at HQ win 18 going to post previously. Handicap mark continues to rise. Seems certain to be involved but how can you take 9/4 about a horse in a handicap as competitve at this? Cornus (4/1) - Frankie takes over today, and horse is in form. Is much better off at the weights with the fav but 4/1 is no value, especially as the horse would almost certainly prefer softer ground. Effective (7/1) - Let's hope it lives up to its name and gets off the mark for the first time in over 12 months. Stable is doing well this season and the Aussie jock, Bowman, has been a revelation. Placed 4 times in last 5 starts, despite not winning any of them. Down in grade though today, and fast ground definitely in its favour. Has good form at northern tracks generally, good s/r in this class, on this going and at this distance so everything is in place for a big run. Makabul (10/1) - Won lto in claiming company at Windsor. No easy task to follow up here in handicap company, especially for one that is usually tardy from the stalls. However, hails from stable / jockey in form. * Of the 12 remaining, only Outer Hebrides appeals to me under Oaks winning jockey Ted Durcan. May prefer 7f but strong run race could suit and may go well at a price. Recommended Bet Effective - 5pts EW