Haydock

Tomorrow, HurdleClass 31m7f

Despite misgivings in respect of how much ability he retains, IRISH BLAZE is nevertheless tempting on his first run for the in-form Nicky Richards yard. The 9-y-o ended his time with Cian Collins on a downer, but resumes here for new connections on a mark that he'll surely be able to exploit should the change of scenery help spark a revival. The unexposed Cobbler's Boy is an obvious danger now pitched into a handicap, while the hat-trick seeking Saligo Bay is also accorded respect.

  • Irish Blaze
  • Cobblers Boy
  • Saligo Bay
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Cobblers Boy
    J: Tristan DurrellT: Dan Skelton
    F: 82-1
    Price History:
    3.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    119
    Days Since Last Run:
    224
    Verdict
    Cost £115,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and, having shaped well when second on hurdles debut in March, he went one better when landing the odds in first-time tongue strap (also first run following a wind op) at Warwick (2m, good) in May. Further progress likely now handicapping.
  • 5. Saligo Bay
    J: Richie McLernonT: Sam England
    F: 7-1231311
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Likeable type arrives in the form of his life, making it four wins from last 5 starts (including a victory on the Flat) when successful in an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month, getting the better of an unexposed type. Should go well bidding for a hat-trick off 6 lb higher.
  • 2. Milldam
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie Snowden
    F: 1411/410-9
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-13
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Better than ever when landing this race off 4 lb lower 12 months ago, but a repeat appears unlikely judged on a poor reappearance display back here 28 days ago.
  • 3. Joltin N Jiving
    J: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain
    F: 218-2
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    £40,000 Irish point winner who confirmed Rules debut promise when landing a 17f Carlisle novice hurdles in good style in February. Unsurprisingly struggled in an Aintree Grade 1 next time, but back on track when second on return/handicap bow at Kelso (16.2f, heavy). Each-way chance off same mark.
  • 9. Ip Up
    J: Craig NicholT: Jedd O'Keeffe
    F: 426433-43
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Well treated on peak form and has made the frame both starts since returning from a break/wind op, latterly finishing third in an 8-runner Leicester handicap (15.5f, soft). Likely to be on the premises once again.
  • 7. Irish Blaze
    J: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards
    F: 130/046UP-
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    353
    Verdict
    Proved more miss than hit over fences last year and failed to complete both starts in handicap hurdles during what turned out to be a truncated 2024/25 campaign. On the upside, this Irish import makes debut for new connections on a potentially handy mark and needs a close look in the betting.
  • 8. King Ulanda
    J: Ben SmithT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
    F: 56133-124
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Betting than ever when winning impressively at Carlisle (17.2f, good to firm) on return following breathing operation. Hit the frame twice since, latterly on softer ground at Huntingdon, and will be a player if he goes to post for this. Engaged 2.25 Ascot Friday.
  • 6. How About No
    J: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie Quinlan
    F: 222351-5
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    117
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Fairly useful winner on Flat for Joseph O'Brien and opened hurdles account in a Catterick novice (15.7f, good to soft) on second start for new yard in January. Performed above market expectations (66/1) when fifth of 13 on return/handicap debut in this sphere at Carlisle and he's one to consider.
  • 1. No Ordinary Joe
    J: Benjamin MaceyT: Faye Bramley
    F: 5740-90P0
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Useful on his day for Nicky Henderson, but winless since 2022 and there have been few positives to take from his 4 efforts for present connections.
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