Horse-racing ‘Tip Of The Day’

Friday October 19

DUTCH MASTERPIECE

Haydock 2.25 WIN

After heavy rain, there was a precautionary inspection scheduled for Haydock this morning to see if the meeting could go ahead. But if it got the green light, Gary Moore’s strong and scopy sprinter will take all the beating in this nursery handicap. Heavily backed for a similar race at Glorious Goodwood in the summer, he took a keen hold, hung and completely misfired. But he bounced back in style at Windsor earlier this month after a gelding operation, showing good speed from the traps and forging clear in the final furlong. Proven on testing ground, the son of Dutch Art races here off only 6lbs higher and, as an added bonus, trainer’s son, Ryan Moore, has been booked to ride.

THURSDAY: INFINITE HOPE 3RD (12/1, advised each/way)

WEDNESDAY: TAWHID WON (6/4)

TUESDAY: SEEK AGAIN 2ND

MONDAY: SPIFER UNPLACED

TIP OF THE DAY IS SUPPLIED BY SCOOP RACING (RICHARD SILVERWOOD)