The bet365 Old Newton Cup should be a Breeze. This historic Haydock handicap looks an ideal race for NIGHT BREEZE (3.15). He hit form around this time last year when upped to today’s 1m4f distance for the first time.
The way he progressed to rattle up a hat-trick of wins was most impressive and he has taken his form to a new level this season. Ian Williams’ hope travelled smoothly before pulling right away at Ascot in May and he simply found the soft ground against him when a creditable fifth at Epsom on Derby day.
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Today’s conditions will suit him much better. Have 1pt each-way at 12-1. Sky Bet is paying out on six places.
Later on the card, EXPERT AGENT (3.50) is well drawn to take advantage of the stands’ side rail in the 6f sprint handicap.
He overcame traffic issues to win on Newmarket’s July Course a couple of weeks ago and he is still nicely treated on his best form.
The cheekpieces he’s had back on this season seem to have had a positive effect and he’s got the headgear on again. Have 1pt each-way at 10-1. Several bookies are offering five places.
Sandown’s Coral-Eclipse looks a fascinating race, but not one I want to have a bet in despite hot favourite Ombudsman looking incredibly short in the market.
Elsewhere on the card, ARISAIG (2.25) has a decent chance in the Coral Challenge. She had little hope drawn on the unfavoured far side in the Kensington Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot a couple of weeks ago.
Her earlier fifth behind subsequent Duke Of Cambridge Stakes heroine Crimson Advocate in a Goodwood Listed race in May is a much better reflection of her ability. She was only beaten two lengths despite finding plenty of trouble in the closing stages and still has the potential to be better than a handicapper. Have 1pt each-way at 16-1. Sky Bet is going five places.
SHAGRAAN (1.50) jumps up to Group 3 grade in the Coral Charge and he might well be up to the task.
He was giving weight to American Affair when he was a close fourth behind the King Charles III Stakes hero in a York handicap in May. Have 1pt each-way at 11-1. Several firms are going four places.
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