3.35 Haydock Mishaal 5pts win @ 13/2 / 6/1 (Generally guaranteed)
Mishaal retains an Ayr Gold Cup entry, an engagement for which he'll need at least a couple of penalties to make the cut. The selection has improved in this his four year old season, and has displayed a high cruising speed over seven and eight furlongs on his last three starts, winning once and finishing second twice. His second placed finish at Chester really grabbed my attention. He has pressured for the lead for a very long way on a strong pace, yet still managed to finish second. The horse he raced with is a good seven furlong specialist at that track, but faded out of it after sitting on that speed. I think there is a good chance of further improvement for the step back to six furlongs. The selection's cruising speed will be of more use to him, and his uncomplicated running style will be suited to this track. The jockey booking of Danny Tudhope is a positive; he rides Haydock very well. Mishaal could take this on the way to better things,
5.45 Newcastle Mitchum 2pts each-way AND 1pt win @ 22/1 / 20/1 (Generally guaranteed)
Mitchum is an awkward horse who needs a straight, galloping track and good ground in order to show his best form. His record over six and seven furlongs with these conditions is actually quite solid since he broke his duck here last summer. His Redcar second in a seller earlier this year was a decent run, and with ideal conditions on his side today and his stable in form after a recent 14/1 winner, he looks worth supporting. He might be well drawn close to the rail if the race develops there. A recent pipe opener at Catterick after a break can safely be dismissed owing to that track's sharp undulating nature, and his handicap mark of OR54 is a career low - he has twice gone close to defying higher marks this year. At the prices he looks well worth an each-way and win interest.
Profit & loss: day: -10.00 / month: +36.00 / year: +386.05
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