Haydock 3.50

Haydock 3.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 12 run

This is likely to be a real slog too and we have to assume a few declared at Exeter tomorrow will come here as almost certain Exeter tomorrow won't be on.

This is a Course specialists Track and SYKES and SILVA ECLIPSE finished 1-2 in this race last year albeit on Good Going. Both Sykes and Silva Eclipse have form on Heavy going though but I think the Sue Smith horse is still progressing despite being up 4lbs and 7lbs out of the handicap. Weight can be a great leveler in the mud.

The Class horse of the race in many ways is KILBRICKEN STORM and I take that one to be the best here with proven form in the conditions and a series of nice runs in soft and heavy Going.

TIPS - KILBRICKEN STORM / SILVA ECLIPSE - Tricast Sykes