Outlier looks Red hot for Haydock gold

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Gold Cup Chase (Haydock,

2.00) will place

huge demands on stamina

reserves, but

THE OUTLIER took no prisoners

last time and could be

one of the few to relish the

challenge.

The grey son of Roselier ground his

rivals into submission to land the

Peter Marsh Chase a month ago and

the signs are he could improve for a

step up in trip.

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Experience of the Haydock fences

is always an advantage in this type

of race and, with that in mind, it is

hard to dismiss the brave and progressive Kilbeggan Blade.

However, The Outlier is

a bigger price and thumped

the highly-regarded

Turpins Green last time

so is worth chancing in a

fascinating renewal.

Later on the card, I

like the claims of THE

SAWYER (3.45) who has

already scored this season

at the north west

venue and could be the

value option to beat

Joaaci.

THE REAL DEAL (Ascot,

next best, 1.10) beat

The Sawyer at Chepstow

earlier this season and

confirmed the promise of

that victory with a promising

success at Fontwell

last time.

The booking of AP McCoy looks a

statement of intent by trainer Nick

Williams and the gelding is fancied to

come out on top in the opener.

Lingfield’s 3.50 promises to be a real

burn up, but TURN ON THE STYLE

is like lightning from

the stalls and could dominate from

stall one.

Fota Island (Ascot, 2.20) traditionally

struggles in the highest company

and is one to oppose as he may find

this afternoon’s Grade One company

too hot on ground that is probably

unsuitable.