Haydock and Warwick previews: Mulholland to take the Sting out of handicap rivals

This Fergal O’Brien trained chestnut gelding found 2m 3f a trip too far on his debut over the obstacles, having previously won his final two flat runs for Sir Mark Prescott.

Man From Seville took a prominent role when given a start in a shorter distance hurdles race at Southwell, taking the class 4 contest by almost 4 lengths.

Opposition at Haydock comes in the form of eyebrow-raising favourite Double W’s, who cannot seem to win for love nor money, and Cartmel course specialist Altruism – carrying top weight here.

At decent odds, then, Man From Seville is at the very least worthy of an each-way wager.

Haydock selections

14:20 Hollies Pearl
14:55 Man From Seville (e/w at ante post price)
15:20 Deadly Sting (Nap)
16:00 Beatu
16:30 Lord Landen
17:00 Impulsive American

Talk Of The South has Warwick shout

Paul Henderson horse Talk Of The South, meanwhile, looks the best equipped to make the step up to 3m 2f in the Ricoh Arena Handicap Hurdle at Wawrick (15:50).

The seven-year-old won over 3m at Plumpton by seven lengths just nine days ago, and his trainer’s willingness to send the gelding out again so soon is an indicator Henderson likes the odds of swift back-to-back successes.

Warren Greatrex’s Ceann Sibheal is clearly a mud-loving horse, but the going is good not heavy, and Bells Of Ailsworth was unable to challenge over 2m 5f last time out, so has an awful lot to find.

Midnight Jade made for ground

In the 3m 5f handicap chase at 16:50, bay mare Midnight Jade is set to follow up her impressive making all run at Southwell.

Although her new mark of 106 translates to being put up by 6lb, a sex allowance means Midnight Jade carries 10st 6lb here – just 3lb more than when successful last time out.

Daryl Jacob mount Bebinn has won two of her last three starts, but is another that prefers bottomless ground, so is unlikely to challenge here.

Warwick selections

14:10 Walking In The Air
14:40 Breath Of Blighty
15:15 Brownville
15:50 Talk Of The South (Nap)
16:20 Bonnet’s Vino
16:50 Midnight Jade
17:20 Beau Du Brizais

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