4:25 Haydock Tips

It was late last month when Paggane made his first appearance on the flat for new connections after being very useful under NH rules for Willie Mullins. He finished 3rd over an inadequate 12f and now, upped in trip, must surely enter calculations.

I just think that Russian Crescendo looks to stick out like a sore thumb in this line up and should be able to go very well here.

Curran is in stall 4, which is a decent draw for this 1m trip, and runs 6 days after a disappointing 14-length sixth at Newmarket. He showed promise three runs back when scoring by a length and a quarter off a 69 mark and has since been raised to 73, which looks fair for his ability here. Trained by Charlie Johnston and ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, he has a solid record on similar ground and class. With De Sousa booked, that's an eye-catcher and gives me a little more confidence that he can bounce back. The pace should be steady, suiting his mid-division style. He looks a good chance if he recaptures his earlier form today.

She did well last year but has not replicated that this year. Today's trip is likely to suit her. Also, any rain, and it is forecast, could be a help. Her best runs have come when the turf is softer. Each way bet.

Knights Affair looks a tad underrated coming into this. There are a few variables in the race to be sure, especially regarding how some horses will react to the trip. We do know that Knights Affair gets the trip and is also quite consistent

A horse coming back from a big break but does go well fresh, has the form to win this one and has been well backed in the market.

We haven't seen In the Breeze for a while. At the age of seven, he's been persevered with, and he's two wins from two visits to Haydock. Interesting stepping up further in distance for this yard. This race will likely reveal more of what ability remains.

Fingers crossed that Beauld As Brass has his sensible head on today, and there seems to be early money going on him this evening.