It may be Derby day at Epsom, but Timeform's SmartPlays team have their eye on three selections from Haydock and Cartmel...
Lordofthehouse (14:10 Haydock) built on the promise of his 2011 campaign when finishing a close second on his seasonal return at Thirsk last month and looks open to further progress now tackling longer distances. William Haggas's gelding narrowly failed to complete a fourth consecutive win that day, having conceded first run to his rival, but he is unexposed over today's trip and can put things right today in the hands of Chris Catlin.
Moving on to Cartmel, and Eyre Apparant is of interest in the handicap chase at 19:15. The reapplication of cheekpieces last time seemed to bring about some improvement from him, and given that a number of those in opposition are far from reliable, he ought to go close if in the same mood. Today's race represents a drop in class for Lucinda Russell's runner, and this half-brother to the stable's ill-fated Albert Bartlett winner Brindisi Breeze looks worth chancing off a BHA mark of 100 at fair odds.
Finally at Cartmel, Solway Dornal rates a interesting runner in the 19:45 handicap chase. He left all previous form behind when winning over hurdles on Wednesday, belittling his handicap mark. Switched to fences today, he runs off a lower chase mark than he did over hurdles, and has to enter calculations if in the same mood reappearing so quickly.
Timeform SmartPlays
Back Lordofthehouse @ 5.04/1 in the 14:10 at Haydock.
Back Eyre Apparant @ 9.28/1 in the 19:15 at Cartmel.
Back Solway Dornal @ 3.4549/20 in the 19:45 at Cartmel.
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