Ante-Post betting predictions at Haydock"

Fixed Brush Handicap Hurdle (2.25)

Demonstrating a successful return at Chepstow after a tendon injury Caid Du Berlais (best price 9-1) benefited from a slipping handicap mark to succeed at Aintree next time out. The manner of his winning that day gave the possibility to offer a decent price now with hope for the same outstanding results.

Succeeding to step up to 3 miles, the son of Westerner has never come out of third gear during this famous event at Merseyside. Though the handicapper decided to raise him for the romp by 8lb, connections might have not stood more severe pressure. As there is another chance for the race on a flat and soft ground, Paul Niccholls’ charge also has good conditional to complete the list of pluses.

Betfair Chase (3.0)

Silviniaco Conti (best price 8-1) has showed good results over the years, and though he might not have the same power as before, his previous performance at Down Royal was impressive. Therefore, there is hope for one more significant Grade 1 prize for him before he retires. Showing his old enthusiasm and energy, Silviniaco Conti demonstrated his best on the stretch at the Co Down. If there was no Valseur Lido who is sprightlier and younger, this could’ve been another master training performance by Paul Nicholls.

The son of Dom Alco completed the chase better than Galway Plate hero, Lord Scoundrel, Grand National runner up, The Last Samurai and Gold Cup third Dom Poli. Therefore, this result can’t be called a backward step. More than that, analyzing the statistics of Conti achievements, it is evident that he is still capable to succeed under favourable conditions. Thus, the 10-year-old Paul Nicholls’ inmate has good chances to add this rau0441e to his already impressive statistics (1312).

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