Form experts Ben Linfoot from sportinglife. com and Matt Chapman from news.
paddypower.
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Linfoot's Selections
Linfoot's primary backing is Five Ways in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes over six furlongs at Haydock.
He expects the Andrew Balding-trained colt to improve significantly on his second seasonal start.
Five Ways faced a tough draw in the Palace House behind Night Raider but ran well to finish within six lengths under jockey Jason Watson.
For the William Hill Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock, Linfoot highlights Astrazar as a strong value option at double-figure prices after an unlucky return run at Newbury.
The Ed Walker-trained horse suffered from no room along the stands' rail but traveled well, indicating potential improvement from his current rating of 85.
At Goodwood, Linfoot selects Golden Story for the Listed Cocked Hat Stakes, noting the horse finished third in the Dee Stakes at Chester and receives three pounds from the favorite, Saxon Street.
Linfoot also recommends a small each-way bet on Richie's Rocket in the opening Fitzdares Harroways Handicap at Goodwood, following a gelding operation that trainer Ralph Beckett hopes will change the dial.
His final selection points to Squealer in the William Hill Epic Boost Handicap at York after being withdrawn from a tougher assignment at the Dante Festival last week.
Chapman's Selections
Analyst Matt Chapman outlines a contrasting set of preferences. He selects Goodwood Galaxy as an each-way option in the 13:25 opening handicap over seven furlongs.
The David Menuisier-trained horse has dropped three pounds after an underwhelming return at Sandown and possesses beneficial past form at the track as a juvenile.
In the 13:45 at Haydock, Chapman targets Revoir for an each-way play under jockey Rossa Ryan, viewing the race as a rebuilding opportunity for the Ralph Beckett stable.
Chapman stands firm on Saxon Street in the Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood, asserting that the John and Thady Gosden runner must secure a victory here to validate any potential future run in the Derby.
For the Silver Bowl Handicap, Chapman backs Crest of Fire, highlighting the gelding's strong form after a decisive winter victory at Southwell for trainer Jack Channon.
Chapman identifies Toca Madera as a choice each-way option in the five-furlong York handicap at 14:40, pointing to a favorable mark of 84 compared to higher ratings last season.
Unlike Linfoot, Chapman sides with Division in the Sandy Lane Stakes, expecting the William Haggas-trained runner to improve after rearing at the start when finishing third at Ascot.
Chapman closes his selections by backing Danielle in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York and Mgheera each-way in the Group 2 Temple Stakes, alongside an each-way play on Distant Storm in the Group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
