Racing

Haydock Place 6 Preview | 5th March

13.45 CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing ‘Chasing Excellence’ Novices’ Chase 

A disappointing turnout with only two runners but it is hard to separate them so both go on the ticket. GAMESTERS GUY could only finish a distant second when last seen but he’s better than that and could prove tough to beat, though RUBY ISLAND was third in a Listed event last time out and could make the most of the 7lb she receives from her sole rival.

Tips: GAMESTERS GUY & RUBY ISLAND

14.15 First Past The Post At CopyBet ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle

The solid option is SOLID PERFORMER, who should have more to come and only found one too good last time out. Given he stays further, don’t be surprised to see him ridden positively and that could be enough to see him open his account. He is fancied to get the better of Ballyeaston, who is the standout danger.

Tips: SOLID PERFORMER

14.45 Tim Molony Handicap Chase

I really like the claims of MAXIMILIAN, who is remarkably consistent and is extremely well handicapped on just his fifth Chase start. He was very smart over hurdles, winning three times and was second in a deep Grade 1 event at Aintree. He can open his account over fences.

Tips: MAXIMILIAN

15.15 Safer Gambling At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle

IS THIS FOR REAL landed a bumper last March and improved from his two previous starts over hurdles to score at Newcastle last time out. An opening mark of 120 on handicap debut seems generous, so he earns the vote to record back-to-back wins.

Tips: IS THIS FOR REAL

15.50 Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle

HEATHER HONEY is fancied to make a bold bid back in calmer waters. She was last seen finishing third in a much stronger race over C&D last month and the handicapper has surprisingly left her on the same mark. She looks poised to make a serious impact as it’s hard to make a case for most of the other participants.

Tips: HEATHER HONEY

16.25 CopyBet Daily Profit Boost Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

This looks like a fight puzzle but IDAHO VALLEY might be the safe option. Despite proving expensive to follow, he’s placed in six of eight starts and is surely going to get off the mark sooner rather than later. The drop in grade off this reduced figure should see him go close.

Tips: IDAHO VALLEY