GB - Haydock Park - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Heavy

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

VENETIAN LION still looks ahead of his mark and may enhance William Haggas' fine recent record in this race if coping with conditions. Mudlarks Thunder Roar and The Resdev Scholar are next best in an open-looking handicap, with Lir Speciale another to note on this sort of ground.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Highly progressive since addition of a tongue strap, completing a hat-trick in style at Pontefract last month. Shaped as though still well treated at Kempton since and yard has won 2 of last 3 renewals of this race. Must be the call for all the ground is a concern given his strong-travelling style. 1st Pick 9 Venetian Lion Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Highly progressive since addition of a tongue strap, completing a hat-trick in style at Pontefract last month. Shaped as though still well treated at Kempton since and yard has won 2 of last 3 renewals of this race. Must be the call for all the ground is a concern given his strong-travelling style.
2	Useful winner of soft-ground handicap at Ayr this time last year. Hasn't been in anything like the same form this season but that's reflected in his mark, and he did travel with some verve when beaten 7½ lengths in first-time visor (retained) at Hamilton last time. Needs a second look. 2nd Pick 2 Thunder Roar Jockey: Tom Eaves Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood J: Tom Eaves T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood	95	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Useful winner of soft-ground handicap at Ayr this time last year. Hasn't been in anything like the same form this season but that's reflected in his mark, and he did travel with some verve when beaten 7½ lengths in first-time visor (retained) at Hamilton last time. Needs a second look.
10	A 3-time winner in 2025, including twice on heavy. Best effort this year when runner-up at Chester (7.5f, soft) in June. Type to bounce back from a lesser run at the same track last time, especially with conditions in his favour on this occasion. 3rd Pick 10 The Resdev Scholar (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Michael & David Easterby J: David Allan T: Michael & David Easterby	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis A 3-time winner in 2025, including twice on heavy. Best effort this year when runner-up at Chester (7.5f, soft) in June. Type to bounce back from a lesser run at the same track last time, especially with conditions in his favour on this occasion.

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