Conditions are perfect for strong stayer THE TWO AMIGOS in Haydock's Last Fling Handicap Chase (2.05).
The nine-year-old relishes a stamina test and a marathon trip – exactly what he gets on Thursday afternoon.
Nicky Martin's chaser ran a series of excellent races last season, including his second place in the Coral Welsh National.
Subsequently he was third over today's track and trip off a mark of 144.
Highly-tried on his reappearance, he fell in a Grade 2 event, but he is now 4lb lower than his February Haydock effort in a more suitable race.
David Prichard – the first rider with a claim to team up with him since 2016 – also takes a handy 5lb off, which gives his mount a serious chance of winning.
Blaklion, whose confidence will have been boosted by his most recent win, looks the main danger.
Thursday tips
HAYDOCK
12.30 STOLEN MONEY
1.00 TORN AND FRAYED
1.35 GEORGES SAINT
2.05 THE TWO AMIGOS (NAP)
2.40 HOMME PUBLIC
3.15 THE CROONER
3.45 FORPADDYTHEPLUMBER
TAUNTON
12.15 JUST GO FOR IT
12.45 IRISH HILL
1.15 BRAVE KINGDOM
1.50 BANGERS AND CASH
2.25 AHORSEWITHNONAME (NB)
3.00 KINGSMILL GIN
3.30 TIP TOP CAT
WOLVERHAMPTON
4.00 WHO CARES WINS
4.30 THE WORTHY BRAT
5.00 FIZZY FEET
5.30 THEREHEGOES
6.00 KOEMAN
6.30 LETHAL ANGEL
7.00 PORFIN
7.30 DOONBEG FARMER
