Haydock

Ma Shantou and Electric Mason, first and second over this trip at Cheltenham last month, have rock-solid credentials and should go well again, while Ace Of Spades (second choice) has been notably progressive and can post another career-best effort for the in-form Skeltons. Hartington is a dangerous lurker at the foot of the weights, but there's a good chance that NAVAJO INDY (nap) can improve again for today's further step up in distance and he's an appealing option following a promising reappearance at Cheltenham. Completing the shortlist is Horaces Pearl who has unfinished business after an encouraging first season over hurdles.[Richard O'Brien]