16:05 Haydock — William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (GBBPlus Race) ratings & form

0Zinc White (IRE)NON-RUNNERGary Hanmer0/530-295d983——+

Tailed off on his favoured soft ground in August last time; left Ian Williams; clear risks

1Prydwen (IRE)Oisin MurphyGeorge Scott-6821513d3103—13/27.5+

Making his presence felt again; player on good or good to soft, but unproven on soft

2Yashin (IRE)Ross CoakleyMichael Bell7606-020d699—100/1101+

Has not lived up to April 2025 win; hood/blinkers (other headgear has been tried) go on

3Tashkhan (IRE)Callum RodriguezBrian Ellison66070-196 (77J)d198—20/121+

Had a disappointing 2025 and a mixed hurdles campaign; all wins have been on soft or heavy

4Blazeon Five (GB)Rossa RyanAlan King111-6236d892—9/19.8+

Respectable second last time; peak efforts on softer than good, so she needs a close look

5Pole Star (GB)Jason HartCharlie Johnston650-4320d489—10/34.3+

Back-to-form third with first visor at Newmarket (1m6f) three weeks ago; stamina unproven

6Almuhit (IRE)Sean LeveyFaye Bramley1239-649 (25J)d1185—16/117+

Stepping back up from 1m6f should suit but this race may also prove too tough

8Premiere Ligne (FR)Tyler HeardHughie Morrison22220/588d282—40/142+

Well handicapped were he to return at his best after 588 days off; market may guide

9Venezuelan (IRE)Sam HitchcottGary Hanmer34122-229d1082—28/130+

Left R Beckett 90,000gns October; just a maiden win but staying trips are worth exploring

10Hermetic (GB)Edward GreatrexIan Williams5114-410d781—7/24.7+

Two soft-ground wins (1m4f/2m) in France; bold show at York (1m4f) on recent British debut

11Ouro Preto (FR)Aiden BrookesIain Jardine6610-78d579—125/1126+

Ex-French; well-beaten last of seven at Hamilton (1m3f, good; 14-1) eight days ago

12Humble Spark (IRE)Lauren Young(5)Jim Goldie5544228d1278—9/25.4+

1-14 on turf; second of six in this last year but a supporting role again seems likely