'He will relish the heavy ground' - Tom Segal with a compelling bet at Haydock

Up Helly Aa King
3.15 Haydock
1pt win at 8-1

With the Nick Alexander team in top form, Up Helly Aa King is well worth backing in the Codrington Handicap Chase at Haydock (3.15) now he drops back to a more suitable trip.

Last time at this track over 3m1½f, he travelled noticeably well in an excellent veterans' chase before not getting home and the handicapper has dropped him a couple of pounds for that run.

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Published on 30 December 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:48, 30 December 2021

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