Hard to make case against well-handicapped filly at Haydock

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Macaque 3.00 Brighton

SP forecast 4-6

Lacked the pace to get involved after being hampered early on his debut at Salisbury, but built on that when beaten a neck in second in a 7f novice auction at Sandown last month, finishing well ahead of both his rivals here. Andrew Balding's colt would probably have won had he been more streetwise and can improve for a stable that has found form.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

Published on 9 August 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:13, 9 August 2017

Copy