The Going stick indicators are very low, even for Haydock and that indicates an out and out slog in the mud with stamina vital.

The conditions tend to suit older proven types and HARRY THE VIKING is the most obvious one of those with the ability to go through

the pain barrier in extremes of Going. It won't be pretty to watch but he has had a nice break since winning on seasonal debut. I looked 

at Emporers Choice but can't see any value, it has too many poor runs to be confident. The other selection is STREETS OF PROMISE;

it's form too is a bit hard to find, but always looked a marathon horse in the making;needed first run and yard starting to specialise in this

genre and possibly one who could cause a shock here, and favoured over Whiskey Chaser on proven stamina.