The favourite for the Group One Haydock prize looks good value after his clock-breaking success in the Hungerford
Soft ground in the early autumn can make for some funny results as the stars of summer start to lose their form, so it takes a certain amount of courage to side with the favourite in a competitive Group One such as Haydock’s Sprint Cup. But the 3-1 available about Dream Of Dreams (3.25) is bigger than we could reasonably have asked for, in view of his clock-breaking success in the Hungerford.
Inconsistent in the past, he has perhaps been sorted out by a gelding operation and can stay unbeaten under Oisin Murphy. It was very tempting to go with Glen Shiel, who can get involved under Hollie Doyle on ground that will suit, but he faces a serious rival in Sir Michael Stoute’s charge.
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Ascot 12.45 Akmaam 1.20 Love Is You 1.55 Mubaalegh 2.30 Declared Interest 3.05 Al Qaqaa 3.40 Jonah Jones 4.15 Blue Mist
Haydock 1.10 Fancy Man 1.45 Graignes (nap) 2.15 Arthurian Fable 2.50 Brandon Castle (nb) 3.25 Dream Of Dreams 4.00 Dave Dexter 4.35 Mostawaa
Kempton 1.30 Dillydingdillydong 2.00 Mystery Smiles 2.35 Enable 3.10 Recovery Run 3.45 Solid Stone 4.20 What An Angel 4.55 With Promise 5.30 The Lamplighter
Stratford 2.25 Shantou Express 3.00 Seddon 3.35 Chef De Troupe 4.10 Young Wolf 4.45 St Gallen 5.20 Double Court 5.50 Only Money
Wolverhampton 5.25 Seaforth 6.00 Daleelaty 6.30 Beautiful News 7.00 Tilaawah 7.30 Quaint 8.00 Galata Bridge 8.30 Cheese And Wine 9.00 Uncle Sid