Racecards
14:20 Haydock Park
888.com Casino & Poker Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D )
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Form 214404
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 96
- Form 5-33231
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 93
Verdict
Briar's Mist can continue his progression up the ranks with Time To Reflect suggested as the most feasible alternative. Briar's Mist will never break any land speed records but this ex-pointer jumps well and stays. He ran well enough at Uttoxeter in a similar contest to suggest that he'll be winning again and this doesn't look a good contest in spite of the prize money on offer. Time To Reflect is at least consistent if not prolific in terms of winning races. He is in better form than most. Up The Glen does have ability when he puts his mind to the task. He is arguably better on faster ground. Onyourheadbeit was held when capsizing on his latest start at Bangor. He is best watched until his stable start to show a return to form. Jamerosier has been badly out of sorts of late and similar comments apply. Briar's Mist gets the verdict.