Ustinov can get in on the act with Tudhope back on board

Ustinov (left): last three wins have come with Danny Tudhope in the saddle, including this one at HaydockCredit: Grossick Racing Photography 0771

The GoingStick readings at Haydock never cease to baffle.

In early June the course raced on ground described as good to firm (firm in places) with a GoingStick reading of 7.4. There have been plenty of meetings with different readings since, but yesterday the ground was given as good (good to soft in places) with a reading of 9.3

At this point you need to bear in the mind that it should be a case of the higher the reading the faster the ground and vice versa.

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Published on 13 October 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:29, 13 October 2016

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